83Changing classifications

83  Changing classifications

 (1) The System Governor must change a classification decision (the original decision) for an individual under subsection 78(1) if the System Governor is satisfied that:

 (a) the classification assessment for the original decision (see section 76) was incorrect or inaccurate; or

 (b) the original decision was, for any other reason, incorrect.

 (2) The original decision cannot be changed under this section in any other circumstances.

 (3) Before changing the original decision, the System Governor must review the decision, having regard to:

 (a) any material on which the original decision was based that the System Governor considers relevant; and

 (b) any matters prescribed by the rules as matters to which the System Governor must have regard; and

 (c) any other material or information that the System Governor considers relevant (including material or information that has become available since the original decision was made).

 (4) If the System Governor changes the original decision:

 (a) the change takes effect on the same day that the original decision took effect; and

 (b) the System Governor must notify the individual for whom the original decision was made, and any registered provider that is providing funded aged care services to the individual, in writing, of the change.