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:
Cost of off-Island healthcare treatment almost £2m higher than forecast over five-month period
Manx Care says work is underway to reduce patient travel, but a limited budget is delaying planning
Options for Tramway Terrace expected in the next eight weeks
DOI planning to present business case for its future and reinstatement of horse tram lines to the Sea Terminal
Organisation welcomes news of Milan extension
Milan Veterinary Practice will continue to offer its farm services beyond the end of the month
AI workshop findings to shape forthcoming national strategy
Attendees across government and industry reportedly supported creating a dedicated AI Office
Island residents urged to report possible Asian hornet sightings
DEFA steps up monitoring after a confirmed case in Northern Ireland