Persons who contracted Hepatitis C through blood or blood products provided by the State are entitled to a Health Amendment Act (HAA) Card under 1996 legislation. Those entitled to this card include persons with haemophilia and those who were infected with Hepatitis C through blood transfusion, renal dialysis or injection with Anti D. The HAA Card gives the person with Hepatitis C access to a wide variety of benefits in relation to ongoing medical and health care.

For more information on the HAA card please click on the following link Consultative Council on Hepatitis C