Commonwealth legislation

Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under sub-section 3(1) (HIB 27/2006) (TAS)

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This legal instrument sets the daily fee that patients pay for treatment in Tasmanian public hospitals.

What it does:

Revokes (cancels) all previous daily fee amounts for Tasmanian hospitals
Sets a new fixed amount of $37.30 per day for patient stays in recognized hospitals in Tasmania
Took effect on 20 September 2006

Who it affects: Patients receiving care in Tasmanian public hospitals who are required to make a "patient contribution" (a daily co-payment) under the national health insurance system.

Why it matters: This determines the out-of-pocket cost for hospital accommodation and care for eligible patients in Tasmania, replacing any earlier rates set by the Minister.

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Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under sub-section 3(1) (HIB 27/2006) (TAS)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

HEALTH INSURANCE ACT 1973

Determination made under sub-section 3(1)

(HIB 27/2006)

I, Louise Clarke, delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing, pursuant to the powers under paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in sub-section 3(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act):

(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.

(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 is $37.30 per day in respect of recognized hospitals in Tasmania.

(3) This determination takes effect on 20 September 2006.

Dated this 19th day of September 2006.

LOUISE CLARKE

A/g Assistant Secretary

Private Health Insurance Branch

Position No: 01202874

Delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing

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1 Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under sub-section 3(1) (HIB 27/2006) (TAS)