8Conditions in relation to the provision of listed prostheses

8 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 Schedule 1 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.