Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Act 2010
27The Chief Executive Medicare to notify of amount of debt due
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27 The Chief Executive Medicare to notify of amount of debt due
(1) If: (a) an amount of Level 2 Commonwealth contribution has been paid in relation to a qualifying liability that relates to a claim made against: (i) for a claim that relates to an incident that is not a Birthing on Country out‑of‑hospital incident—a person (the midwife); or (ii) for a claim that relates to a Birthing on Country out‑of‑hospital incident—a person (also the midwife) or the eligible entity for a person (also the midwife); and (b) another amount is paid in relation to the incident to which the claim relates: (i) if the incident is not a Birthing on Country out‑of‑hospital incident—to a person covered by subsection 24(3); or (ii) if the incident is a Birthing on Country out‑of‑hospital incident—to a person covered by subsection 24(4); and (c) because of the payment of the other amount, there is an amount overpaid as described in subsection 25(2); the Chief Executive Medicare may give the liable person (see subsection 23(2)) a written notice that specifies: (d) the amount overpaid, and that it is a debt owed to the Commonwealth under subsection 25(3); and (e) the day before which the amount must be paid to the Commonwealth; and (f) the effect of section 28. The day specified under paragraph (e) must be at least 28 days after the day on which the notice is given. (2) The debt becomes due and payable on the day specified under paragraph (1)(e).