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PHI 92/10

This circular contains information for private health insurers regarding

Printable version of 92/10 (PDF 26 KB)

22 December 2010

Next Second Tier Advisory Committee Meeting

The next Second Tier Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Friday 25 February 2011.

The closing date for applications is Friday 4 February 2011.

Please note that applicants are required to submit nine stapled copies of their application to:
Second Tier Advisory Committee Secretariat
c/o Department of Health and Ageing
MDP 401
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Information which must be included in applications is outlined in the Second Tier Default Benefit – Sample Application Guide 2010 located on the Australian Private Hospitals Association website. Select Advocacy; Resources; Second Tier Default Benefits - Sample Application Guide 2010.

If you require further information please telephone: (02) 6289 9853/24 hr answering machine or email the enquiry to Private Health Insurance Branch

For more information visit 2010 Private Health Insurance (PHI) Circulars.

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