{"id":"F2007L03698","name":"Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under subsection 3(1) (HIB 15/2007) (QLD)","slug":"health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-15-2007-qld","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":70150,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L03698-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Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient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 15/2007) (QLD)","content":"AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT  \n\nHEALTH INSURANCE ACT 1973\n\nDetermination made under subsection 3(1)\n\n(HIB 15/2007)\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 recognized hospitals in Queensland.\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 $39.05 per day in respect of recognized hospitals in  \nQueensland.\n\n(3) This determination takes effect on 20 September 2007.\n\nDated this 13th day of September 2007.\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":2042},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a routine administrative 'bookkeeping' determination that falls precisely within the intended scope of subsection 3(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which explicitly authorizes the Minister to set the patient contribution amount."},"complexity_factors":["Single operative provision setting a fixed dollar amount ($39.05)","Only three short paragraphs with no subsections","No defined terms or interpretation section within the instrument","Only one external reference (subsection 3(1) of the parent Act)"],"plain_english_summary":"This determination sets the **daily fee** (called a 'patient contribution') that patients may have to pay when admitted to a **government-approved private hospital in Queensland** (legally called a 'recognized hospital').\n\n**What it does:**\n- Fixes the daily amount at **$39.05**\n- Cancels all previous pricing set for Queensland hospitals\n- Applies to hospital stays starting from **20 September 2007**\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Patients admitted to private hospitals in Queensland\n- Private health insurers (who sometimes cover this fee)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis sets your out-of-pocket cost for hospital accommodation. It is the daily amount you contribute toward your hospital bed and meals, separate from doctor or surgery fees."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-15-2007-qld","history":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-15-2007-qld/history","analysis":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-15-2007-qld/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-15-2007-qld/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-15-2007-qld/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/health-insurance-act-1973-determination-of-patient-contribution-under-subsection-3-1-hib-15-2007-qld/documents"}}