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Veterans’ Entitlements (Annual General Practitioner Health Assessment for First Five Years Post-Discharge) Determination 2019
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7 Specified kind of treatment
A person who is in the specified class in section 6 is eligible to be provided with treatment under Part V of the Act consisting of one comprehensive health assessment by a general practitioner during each 12 month period of the person’s health assessment period.
Note: The Treatment Principles under section 90 of the Act, the Repatriation Private Patient Principles under section 90A of the Act and the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme under section 91 of the Act apply to any treatment provided.
Example: Emily has rendered 21 days of continuous full-time service during her two years as a member of the Reserves. She ceases to be a member of the Reserves on 1 July 2019\. Emily is eligible to be provided with one comprehensive health assessment by a general practitioner in each of the twelve month periods during her five year health assessment period.
On 1 January 2026, Emily joins the Permanent Forces. However, she is subject to disciplinary action and leaves the Permanent Forces on 1 July 2028\. Emily is eligible to be provided with one comprehensive health assessment by a general practitioner during each twelve month period of her second five year health assessment period.