More people will end up paying for prescriptions, and dental care from June, if Tynwald backs Department of Health proposals next week.
The department wants to change the age for entitlement to exemption from dental and prescription charges so as to be in line with state pension age.
Free access to dental care will also be for under-16s, rather than under-18s in future, if the amendments are approved.
Health Minister David Anderson:
'No guarantee there'll be any support' amid ongoing fuel crisis
Chief minister says the situation is being constantly monitored
Fuel crisis support needed now, says MHK
Ramsey member says Manx public already feeling the pinch
1.5% electricity price increase comes into force
Manx Utilities estimates price rise will mean customers pay an extra £14 per year
Tourist tax would be 'wrong move at the wrong time', says Douglas hotelier
General manager of Welbeck Hotel says idea should be dismissed
What would make voluntary land registration more accessible?
Consultation on topic is open until 4 May