Hair Loss Grant Information

Grants & Financial Support

Department Of Social Protection Treatment Benefit Scheme Grant

You may be eligible for the Treatment Benefit Scheme if you have made the required number of PRSI (Pay Related Social Insurance) contributions, either as an employee or self-employed person. The scheme is also available to qualified dependents and pensioners who meet the eligibility criteria.

This grant can help cover part of the cost of wigs, hairpieces, or other hair loss solutions prescribed due to medical conditions. To confirm your eligibility and apply, get in touch and we’ll guide you through the process to make it as seamless as possible.

How does the grant work?

If you wish to apply, please get in touch. Once you give consent for me to check your eligibility via the DSP online portal with your PPSN, I can let you know within seconds if you are eligible. I will then email/post/you can collect a medical form to be filled out by your doctor stating that you have medical hair loss. This will be uploaded to the portal when finalising your claim.

Once approved, the grant is issued to your medical hair piece supplier (in this case, us), who will then deduct the total €500 off the cost of your wig.

This grant renews every calendar year, you just need to reapply via your provider. You do not have to use the same provider. If you avail of this scheme through us once, you are under no obligation to do so again. Any provider registered with the department of social protection scheme can apply on your behalf with your permission.

HSE Grants

For those undergoing chemotherapy:

Every woman in Ireland undergoing chemotherapy, regardless of medical card eligibility, is entitled to the same maximum allowance for post-mastectomy and hair loss products.

Under the current guidelines:

You can receive €770 per year towards wigs or hairpieces.
This covers one hairpiece every 12 months.
If you were receiving a higher allowance before these changes, you will continue to receive that amount.

For those with Alopecia:

If hold a valid General Medical Services (GMS) card, you may be eligible for a hair loss allowance. This allowance helps cover the cost of a hairpiece, wig, or hair replacement for those experiencing specific types of hair loss due to medical conditions.

To be eligible, you must:

Hold a valid GMS card.
Provide a confirmation letter from an appropriate healthcare professional (e.g., GP, Consultant, or Nurse Practitioner) verifying your diagnosis.
Have not claimed this grant within the last 12 months

The types of alopecia covered by this allowance include:

Alopecia areata (including totalis, universalis, diffuse, and ophiasis)
Primary scarring alopecias (e.g., cicatricial alopecias)
Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (anagen effluvium)
Alopecia due to surgery or trauma, including burns

The allowance does not cover:

Age-related or genetic hair loss (androgenic alopecia)
Telogen effluvium
Traction alopecia or trichotillomania

Maximum allowance: €500 per year

How does the grant work?

If you wish to apply, please get in touch. Your application details will be provided to the HSE. Once approved, the grant is issued to your medical hair piece supplier (in this case, us), who will then deduct the total off the cost of your wig.

Private Health Insurance

Some private health insurance providers may offer partial reimbursement for the cost of a wig, especially if your hair loss is due to a medical condition. If you have health insurance, it's worth reviewing your policy or contacting your provider to see if you're eligible for any coverage towards your wig or hair loss treatment.