Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing

Health Technology Assessment

Health Technology Assessment for reimbursement - How to Apply

Communication with the Department
Funding programs that use HTA to inform reimbursement decisions
Funding programs that do not use HTA to inform reimbursement decisions

Communication with the Department

Most Australian Government funded programs for health technologies have websites that provide information about the funding program, eligibility criteria, making applications, and assessment processes. These websites also provide contact details to get further information.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant area of the Department of Health and Ageing before making an application to determine the need for pre-assessment advice. Advice is provided on applying to the assessment and appraisal processes.

Funding programs that use HTA to inform reimbursement decisions

Funding programs using HTA to determine whether a product should be listed include: Potential applicants with a health technology that is clearly eligible for one of these programs should apply directly to that program following the links provided above.

When to seek assistance from the Health Technology Assessment Access Point (HTAAP)

The HTAAP will assist potential applicants for HTA for reimbursement if the applicant is uncertain about funding eligibility for their health technology or when more than one funding program may be involved. For example, in the case where a technology is co-dependent on another technology.

Communication during the application process

Communication between potential applicants/applicants and the Department will be minimal, but communication does occur in the following instances:
  • if there is a need for an initial meeting or industry seminar briefing;
  • to acknowledge receipt of an application;
  • where clarification is required from the applicant in order to progress the application;
  • to advise the applicant of the outcome
For a status report on their application, applicants can contact the department through the secretariat with which their application was lodged. The applicant should contact the HTAAP if the application is for a co-dependent or hybrid technology.

Funding programs that do not require formal HTA and advisory committees to inform reimbursement decisions

Funding programs which do not use HTA to determine whether a product should be listed include: More information about these programs are available by clicking on the program name.
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