A medical card affects things like GP and prescription costs, not how your income is taxed. PAYE, PRSI and USC are all still deducted as normal, regardless of medical card status. (The one exception: full medical card holders aged under 70 get a reduced 2% top USC rate on income up to €60,000). Having a medical card does not exempt you from paying PRSI if you’re under 66.
Do I pay PAYE/PRSI/USC if I have a medical card?
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