Private Health Insurance (Complying Product) Rules 2015
18Requirements of pilot projects
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18 Requirements of pilot projects
For the purposes of sub‑section 55‑15(2) of the Act, a pilot project of a kind specified in rule 17 is to be conducted in accordance with all the following requirements:
(a) an insurer must not charge a person to participate in the project;
(b) participation in a pilot project must be voluntary;
(c) a pilot project may be conducted for a maximum of four years;
(d) an insurer may only limit participation in a pilot project on the basis of where a person lives;
(e) an insurer must develop a written plan for a pilot project, including a timeline and evaluation process;
(f) written notice of the details of the project, including a copy of the written plan referred to in (e), must be provided to the Department at least 28 days before the pilot project commences.