Private health insurance circulars
PHI 08/07 - Private Health Insurance Bill 2007 - Prostheses cost recovery
This circular issued by the Private Health Insurance Branch contains information for the Private Health Industry regarding the Private Health Insurance Bill 2007 - Prostheses cost recovery.
PHI 08/07 - Private Health Insurance Bill 2007 - Prostheses Cost Recovery (PDF 36 KB)
Attachment 1 - Discussion paper - Private Health Insurance Act 2007
Attachment 2 - Prostheses cost recovery presentation to sponsors
The release of the draft Business Rules supporting the introduction of the Private Health Insurance Bill 2006, include the requirements and functions in administering new fees to be charged to recover costs arising from maintaining the Prostheses List. The introduction of these fees is consistent with Government cost recovery policy.
The guide to the Private Health Insurance Rules is contained in the circular PHI 05/07 - Guide to the Private Health Insurance Rules. Copies of earlier circulars are also available at Private Health Insurance Circulars PHI 01/07 - PHI 07/07.
A discussion paper outlining the transition to mandatory fees for Prostheses is contained in:
- Prostheses Cost Recovery Arrangements: Discussion Paper; and
- Prostheses Cost Recovery Presentation to Sponsors
Private Health Insurance Branch
MDP 86, GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
Email: Prostheses@health.gov.au
Please include the contact details of individuals and or the organisation making the submission.
If you require further information please telephone: (02) 6289 9853/24 hr answering machine or email the enquiry to PrivateHealth@health.gov.au
Internet: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-privatehealth-providers-circulars.htm
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