Commonwealth legislation

Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under subsection 3(1) (HIB 18/2007) (NT)

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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What this does: This legal instrument sets the daily amount that patients must pay towards their hospital stay in recognized hospitals in the Northern Territory.

The amount: $39.05 per day

Who it affects: Patients receiving treatment in Northern Territory hospitals recognized under the Health Insurance Act 1973. This includes public hospital patients who choose private patient status, and patients in private hospitals.

Key points:

Replaces old rates: This cancels any previous patient contribution amounts set for NT hospitals.
Daily charge: The $39.05 applies for each day of hospitalization.
When it applies: This rate took effect for hospital stays starting from 20 September 2007.

Why it matters: This determines your out-of-pocket costs for hospital accommodation in the NT. If you have private health insurance, your insurer may cover part or all of this contribution, but this figure sets the standard daily rate.

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Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under subsection 3(1) (HIB 18/2007) (NT)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

HEALTH INSURANCE ACT 1973

Determination made under subsection 3(1)

(HIB 18/2007)

I, Peter Callanan, delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing, pursuant to the powers under paragraph (c) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in subsection 3(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act):

(1) REVOKE all previous determinations made under paragraph (c) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in subsection 3(1) of the Act in respect of recognized hospitals in the Northern Territory.

(2) DETERMINE for the purposes of paragraph (c) 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 the Northern Territory.

(3) This determination takes effect on 20 September 2007.

Dated this 18th day of September 2007.

PETER CALLANAN

Hospitals Section

Private Health Insurance Branch

Position No: 01206124

Delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing

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