{"id":"F2008L02179","name":"Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under subsection 3(1) (HIB 10/2008) (WA)","slug":"health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-10-2008-wa","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":74436,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L02179-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under subsection 3(1) (HIB 10/2008) (WA)","content":"AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT  \n\nHEALTH INSURANCE ACT 1973\n\nDetermination made under subsection 3(1)\n\n(HIB 10/2008)\n\nI, Peter Callanan, delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing, pursuant to the powers under paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in subsection 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 subsection 3(1) of the Act in respect of recognised hospitals in Western Australia.\n\n(2) DETERMINE for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in subsection 3(1) of the Act, that the amount of patient contribution is $39.70 per day in respect of recognised hospitals in  \nWestern Australia.\n\n(3) This determination takes effect on 1 July 2008.\n\nDated this 18 day of June 2008.\n\nPETER CALLANAN\n\nHospitals Section\n\nPrivate Health Insurance Branch\n\nPosition No: 01206124\n\nDelegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2309},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a routine administrative determination that updates the specific dollar amount for patient contributions in Western Australia. It does not alter the scope or operation of the Health Insurance Act 1973; it merely sets the quantum for the existing patient contribution mechanism."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument with only 3 operative provisions","Sets a single fixed monetary amount ($39.70) with no conditions, exceptions, or formulas","No defined terms or interpretation section","Simple revocation of previous determinations without transitional or savings provisions","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling provision"],"plain_english_summary":"This determination sets the daily **patient contribution** (gap fee) amount for private hospital stays in Western Australia.\n\n**Key points:**\n- **What:** Fixes the amount at **$39.70 per day** for recognised hospitals in WA\n- **Why:** Replaces all previous patient contribution amounts set for WA hospitals\n- **When:** Took effect on **1 July 2008**\n\n**What is a patient contribution?**\nUnder the Health Insurance Act 1973, when you claim private health insurance for hospital treatment, the insurer pays a benefit, but there can be a remaining amount called a 'patient contribution' that you may need to pay out of pocket. Think of it as a daily gap fee. This document sets that specific dollar figure for WA.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Patients in Western Australian private hospitals claiming under private health insurance\n- Private health insurers calculating benefits and out-of-pocket costs for WA hospital stays"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-10-2008-wa","history":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-10-2008-wa/history","analysis":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-10-2008-wa/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-10-2008-wa/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-10-2008-wa/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-10-2008-wa/documents"}}