Hi there,
Dr Harkin scans every time. The scans are all included. The blood tests go through the hospital and you will get a bill for those – was about 26euro in 2007.
You can claim back your fees at the start of next year. Make sure you keep all your receipts – including prescriptions. You can either go online to http://www.revenue.ie or get a med 1 form from your Public health nurse. Depending on you circumstances ie. are you claiming for a family or single parent – the first 125 or 250 is paid by you but you can get the rest back. If you pay all before December – you should have your money back by March. If you pay some this year and the remaining next year – you will have to wait until the following January to claim that back.