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PHI 16/08

This circular issued by the Private Health Insurance Branch contains information on the release of final draft: Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules

Printable version of PHI 16/08 (PDF 19 KB)
Response to submissions received on the exposure draft of the Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules 2008 (PDF 34 KB)
PHI Accreditation Rules - Second Draft (PDF 306 KB)

9 May 2008

Release of Final Draft: Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules

An exposure draft of the Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules was released on 27 February 2008 inviting submissions by 28 March 2008.

Following consideration of submissions received, final draft Rules have been developed. Attached to this circular is a paper outlining the Department of Health and Ageing’s response to the issues raised, and a copy of the final draft Rules.

Any queries on these Rules can be sent by close of business on Friday 23 May via e-mail to privatehealth@health.gov.au or by mail to:

Rose Marimon
Director
Policy Development and Implementation Section
Private Health Insurance Branch, MDP 86
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601

After this time, these Rules will be provided to the Minister for Health and Ageing for her consideration prior to the proposed commencement on 1 July 2008.

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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