Health Insurance Act 1973 - Determination of patient contribution under subsection 3(1) (Hib 25/2006) (Qld) (Cth)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

HEALTH INSURANCE ACT 1973

Determination made under sub-section 3(1)

(HIB 25/2006)

I, Louise Clarke, delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing, pursuant to the powers under paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in sub-section 3(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act):

(1) REVOKE all previous determinations made under paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in sub-section 3(1) of the Act in respect of recognized hospitals in Queensland.

1. DETERMINE for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in sub-section 3(1) of the Act, that the amount of patient contribution is $37.30 per day in respect of recognized hospitals in Queensland.

(3)  This determination takes effect on 20 September 2006.

Dated this       19th                  day of           September   2006.

LOUISE CLARKE

A/g Assistant Secretary

Private Health Insurance Branch

Position No:     01202874

Delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing