New system could succeed MiCards after U-turn extension
Treasury says it is working on a potential payment card system, similar to MiCards, which would eventually replace the scheme.
Towards the end of last year, they'd been due to be withdrawn - a move that prompted significant political pressure, leading government to reverse course and extend their use for a further 12 months.
Ending the scheme had been expected to save around £500,000 a year.
Chris Thomas set out some of the figures during questions in the House of Keys and has committed to bringing new proposals back to Tynwald by May 2026:
Storm Dave to bring severe gales
Manx Care 'attempting to establish contact' with dental provider as patients face uncertainty
'Significant dredging works' in Douglas Harbour
'Operational reasons' and tidal restrictions delay Heysham sailing schedule
Coastguard team rescues two-year-old Jack Russell "Teddy"