5B. Conditions in relation to the provis5B. Conditions in relation to the provision of listed prostheses

5B. Conditions in relation to the provision of listed prostheses

For the purposes of paragraphs (c) and (d) of item 4 of the table in subsection
72-1(2) of the Act, conditions that must be satisfied in relation to the provision of a listed prosthesis in the circumstances covered by paragraph (c) or (d) of that item, as the case may be, are: (a) in relation to any kind of prosthesis where there is a statement of a requirement under the heading ‘Condition’ in the Schedule under the listing for that kind of prosthesis, that requirement; and (b) in relation to a listed prosthesis that is an insulin infusion pump, also:

(i) the professional service associated with the provision of the insulin infusion pump must be a professional attendance by a consultant physician in the practice of his or her specialty; and

(ii) the professional service must be provided as a certified Type C procedure or certified overnight Type C procedure; and

(iii) the insulin infusion pump must be provided for the purpose of administering insulin.

Note: Item 4 of the table in subsection 72-1(2) of the Act states other requirements in relation to benefits for the provision of prostheses that a policy that covers hospital treatment must meet. These requirements relate to benefits for hospital treatment and, if the policy covers hospital-substitute treatment, to the benefits of that coverage as well.