20Application and modification of Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

20 Application and modification of Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme binding on Commission (1) The Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, or, if that scheme has been modified under this section, that scheme as so modified, applies to the provision of pharmaceutical benefits in connection with treatment of eligible persons. Modification of the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (2) The Commission may, in writing, prepare modifications of the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in its application for the purposes of this Act. (3) Without limiting subsection (2), the modifications may specify classes of eligible persons for whom: (a) pharmaceutical benefits; or (b) pharmaceutical benefits of a kind specified in the instrument; or (c) pharmaceutical benefits included in a class of pharmaceutical benefits specified in the instrument; will not be provided, or will not be provided in circumstances specified or described in the instrument. Variation and revocation of modification (4) The Commission may, in writing, prepare variations or revocations of the modifications at any time. Approval by Minister (5) A modification, or a variation or revocation of a modification, has no effect unless the Minister has, in writing, approved the instrument making the modification, variation or revocation. (6) A modification, or a variation or revocation of a modification, prepared by the Commission and approved by the Minister is a legislative instrument made by the Minister on the day on which the modification, variation or revocation is approved.