16Extension of time for giving information relating to application

16 Extension of time for giving information relating to application

(1) It is a prescribed function of the Chief Executive Medicare, on behalf of the Aged Care Secretary, under subsection 96‑7(2) of the Aged Care Act: (a) to receive and consider an applicant’s request to extend a period in which the applicant has been requested to give further information in relation to an application under that Act; and (b) to extend the period if the Chief Executive Medicare considers it appropriate to do so. (2) It is a prescribed function of the Chief Executive Medicare, on behalf of the Aged Care Secretary, under subsection 96‑7(2) of the Aged Care Transitional Act: (a) to receive and consider an applicant’s request to extend a period in which the applicant has been requested to give further information in relation to an application under that Act; and (b) to extend the period if the Chief Executive Medicare considers it appropriate to do so.