Stoma Appliance Scheme Review
The 2023-24 Budget included agreement to a comprehensive review of the Stoma Appliance Scheme (SAS) Schedule. The aim of the review is to ensure products listed are clinically appropriate, priced appropriately and cost-effective.
Completion of the SAS Schedule Review is expected to result in a revised SAS Schedule reflecting principles of maximising health outcomes for ostomates while maintaining the sustainability of the SAS.
A public consultation for the Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule Review was open from 2 September 2024 until 6 October 2024. Read the Consultation paper and a summary of the consultation findings.
Stoma Appliance Scheme Review terms of reference
The review will be undertaken in 2 phases with the first phase expected to be completed in the first half of 2024 and the second by the end of 2024. Review outcomes will be considered by Government in the first half of 2025.
The proposed activities and timeframes are outlined in the SAS Schedule Review terms of reference.
HealthConsult Report – Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule Review
HealthConsult prepared a report to inform the Stoma Product Assessment Panel’s review of the SAS Schedule. The HealthConsult report considered:
- the intent of the SAS
- SAS Schedule structure
- clinical eligibility for the SAS
- pricing of products and appliances on the SAS Schedule.
The report presents the views of the authors and does not represent the views of the department. Read the HealthConsult Report – Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule Review.
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