Coimisiún na Scrúdaithe Stáit
State Examinations Commission
Corr na Madadh, Baile Átha Luain, Co. na hIarmhí
Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Telephone: +353-90-644 2877/2805/2802. Fax: +353-90-644 2807
Web:
E-mail:
financial@examinations.ie
SEC_MC1 – UNIVERSAL SOCIAL CHARGE – REDUCED RATE APPLICATION FORM
Please read the leaflet Financial Information for Examinations Contract Staff (FS_03_2011) prior to completing
this form. Complete the form in block capitals with the exception of the signature field. Complete Section A and
either Section B or Section C. The SEC reserves the right to verify the information submitted.
SECTION A. PERSONAL DETAILS
First Name: ________________________________
Surname: ___________________________________
PPSN
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Mobile Number: _______________________
Email: _____________________________________________
SECTION B. Entitlement to reduced rate application due to Medical Card
I declare that I am the holder a full medical card, which entitles me to a reduction in the higher rate of USC. The
details of the card, a photocopy of which is attached, are as follows;
Medical Card Number:
Issued by:
______________________________________________________________________
Valid from: __ / __ /____ Valid to: __ / __ / ____
Signature: ______________________________________________
Date:
__ / __ / ____
SECTION C. Entitlement to reduced rate application due to age
I declare that I am 70 years of age or over, or will turn 70 in the current calendar year, which entitles me to a reduction
in the higher rate of USC. My date of birth as per my birth certificate, a photocopy of which is attached, is as follows;
Date of Birth:
_ _ of _______________________, _ _ _ _
Signature: ______________________________________________
Date:
__ / __ / ____
Notes
•
Persons who are the holders of a
full
medical card or are 70 years or over are entitled to a reduced rate
application of the USC.
•
Persons who are the holders of the Health Amendment Act Card are entitled to the same exemption rights
as a holder of a full medical card.
•
UK and Northern Ireland Medical Cards are only applicable where they are accompanied by certification
that the recipient is entitled to full exemption from prescription charges also.
•
GP Visit Cards do not qualify the holder for the reduced rate application of the USC.
•
The reduction in rates will only be applied if the completed form is accompanied by a photocopy of the
valid medical card or birth certificate, which ever is applicable.
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The completed form and the copy of the medical card should be returned to the Finance Section (USC
Queries), State Examinations Commission at the address shown above.