253Variations of claims

253  Variations of claims

 (1) A registered provider may vary a claim made for a relevant period referred to in subsection 251(2) at any time before:

 (a) the end of the period applicable for the claim under subsection 251(3); or

 (b) such longer period as is determined for the claim by the System Governor.

 (2) In determining a longer period for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the System Governor must be satisfied that a variation is required:

 (a) due to an administrative error made by the Commonwealth; or

 (b) because the Commonwealth considers that the circumstances of an individual are different from those on the basis of which subsidy was claimed.

Subdivision B—Claims and payment for residential care