{"id":"F2006L00863","name":"Determination of Patient Contribution under sub-section 3(1) (HIB 10/2006) (TAS)","slug":"determination-of-patient-contribution-under-sub-section-3-1-hib-10-2006-tas","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":136933,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L00863-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determination of Patient Contribution under sub-section 3(1) (HIB 10/2006) (TAS)","content":"HEALTH INSURANCE ACT 1973\n\nDETERMINATION OF PATIENT CONTRIBUTION\n\nUNDER SUB-SECTION 3(1)\n\n(HIB 10/2006)\n\nI, LINDA JANE ADDISON, delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing, in pursuance of the powers under paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in sub-section 3(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act):\n\n(1) REVOKE all previous determinations made under paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in sub-section 3(1) of the Act in respect of recognized hospitals in Tasmania.\n\n(2) DETERMINE for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in sub-section 3(1) of the Act, that the amount of patient contribution shall, on and from 20 March 2006 be $36.40 per day in respect of recognized hospitals in Tasmania.\n\nDated this 16 day of March 2006.\n\nLINDA JANE ADDISON\n\nAssistant Secretary\n\nPrivate Health Insurance Branch\n\nPosition No: 01202874\n\nDelegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1686},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination operates strictly within its original statutory scope under the Health Insurance Act 1973 — it performs the exact administrative function authorized (setting the daily patient contribution amount for recognized hospitals in Tasmania) without expanding into new policy areas or jurisdictions."},"complexity_factors":["Single operative provision establishing a fixed dollar amount","No defined terms or interpretation section","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislative provisions","Straightforward administrative instrument with only two operative clauses (revocation and determination)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this does:** This instrument sets the daily amount that patients must pay out-of-pocket when receiving care in recognized private hospitals in Tasmania.\n\n**Who it affects:** Patients receiving hospital treatment in Tasmanian private hospitals recognized under the national health insurance system (typically those with private health insurance coverage).\n\n**Key details:**\n- **Amount:** $36.40 per day\n- **Effective date:** 20 March 2006\n- **Previous rules:** Revokes all earlier determinations that set different amounts for Tasmania\n\n**Why it matters:** This determines the daily 'gap' or co-payment patients contribute toward their hospital accommodation costs — the portion not covered by Medicare or private health insurance benefits. It ensures patients know exactly what they will be charged per day for their stay."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/determination-of-patient-contribution-under-sub-section-3-1-hib-10-2006-tas","history":"/api/acts/determination-of-patient-contribution-under-sub-section-3-1-hib-10-2006-tas/history","analysis":"/api/acts/determination-of-patient-contribution-under-sub-section-3-1-hib-10-2006-tas/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/determination-of-patient-contribution-under-sub-section-3-1-hib-10-2006-tas/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/determination-of-patient-contribution-under-sub-section-3-1-hib-10-2006-tas/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/determination-of-patient-contribution-under-sub-section-3-1-hib-10-2006-tas/documents"}}