Veterans’ Affairs (Treatment Principles – Incorporated Documents) Amendment Instrument 2018 (Cth)

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Australian Government

Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004

Veterans’ Affairs (Treatment Principles – Incorporated Documents) Amendment Instrument 2018

Instrument 2018 No.R12/MRCC12 

I, Elizabeth Cosson, Chief Operating Officer of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, approve:

(a)     under section 90 of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) the variations by the Repatriation Commission of the Treatment Principles in the following instrument; and

(b)     under section 286 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) the variations by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission of the MRCA Treatment Principles in the following instrument.

Dated this         1st        day of          March               2018

Elizabeth Cosson

ELIZABETH COSSON

            AM CSC

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

The Repatriation Commission makes, under section 90 of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 the variations to the Treatment Principles in the following instrument.

Dated this       1st    day of       March     2018

The Seal of the   )

Repatriation Commission   ) SEAL  

was affixed hereto in the   )

presence of:   )

Simon Lewis   Craig Orme   MA Kelly          OrmeCra…………………………………………………………………………………………………....

 SIMON LEWIS               CRAIG ORME   MAJOR GENERAL MARK KELLY
         PSM     DSC AM CSC         AO DSC

    PRESIDENT                                 DEPUTY PRESIDENT           COMMISSIONER

The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, makes, under section 286 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, the variations to the MRCA Treatment Principles in the following instrument.

Dated this    1st   day of             March             2018

The Seal of the     )
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission    )  SEAL

was affixed hereto in the   )

presence of:   )

Simon Lewis   Craig Orme   MA Kelly         

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

 SIMON LEWIS                    CRAIG ORME        MAJOR GENERAL MARK KELLY
        PSM     DSC AM CSC     AO DSC

      CHAIR               MEMBER              MEMBER

Jennifer Taylor   Tracey Smart

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JENNIFER TAYLOR                AIR VICE-MARSHAL TRACY SMART
     AM

MEMBER     MEMBER

MEMBER

Name

1.   This instrument is the Veterans’ Affairs (Treatment Principles – Incorporated Documents) Amendment Instrument 2018.

Commencement

  1. This instrument commences on 1 April 2018.

Authority

3.  This instrument is made under:

(a)section 90 of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 in respect of the variations to the Treatment Principles in Schedule 1; and

(b)section 286 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 in respect of the variations to the MRCA Treatment Principles in Schedule 2.

Schedules

4.  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is varied as set out in the items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Schedule 1-Variations to the Treatment Principles (Instrument 2013 No. R52)

[1]     Schedule 1

substitute:

SCHEDULE 1 DATES FOR INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS

The following documents are incorporated-by-reference into the Treatment Principles in the form in which they exist from time to time:

  1. Notes for Local Medical Officers (paragraph 1.4.1)

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  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs Fee Schedules for Medical Services (paragraph 3.5.1)

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  • Notes for Allied Health Providers (paragraphs 3.5.1 and 7.1A.1)

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  • Optometrist Fees for Consultation (paragraph 3.5.1)

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  • Orthoptists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    1. Pricing Schedule for visual aids (paragraph 3.5.1)

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  • Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dentists and Dental Specialists (paragraph 3.5.1)

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  • Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dental Prosthetists (paragraph 3.5.1)

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  • Chiropractors Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

  • Diabetes Educators Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Dietitians Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Exercise Physiologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Occupational Therapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Osteopaths Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Physiotherapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Psychologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Podiatrists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Social Workers Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Clinical Psychologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Speech Pathologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    DVA Community Nursing Schedule of Fees (paragraph 6A.4.2(b))

    Notes for Coordinated Veterans' Care Program Providers (Part 6A)

    Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guidelines (paragraph 11.2A.1)

    RAP National Schedule of Equipment (paragraph 11.2A.1)

    Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Services Outreach Program Counsellors Provider Notes (paragraph 1.4.1 and 7.1A.1)

    Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) Outreach Program Counsellor Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Factsheet VCS01 - Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) (paragraph 1.4.1, definition of “VVCS criterion”)

    Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS (Better Access) initiative (paragraph 1.4.1, definition of “Australian Government’s Better Access initiative”):

    2-Variations to the MRCA Treatment Principles (Instrument 2013 No. MRCC53)

    [1]     Schedule 1

    substitute:

    SCHEDULE 1 DATES FOR INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS

    The following documents are incorporated-by-reference into the MRCA Treatment Principles

    in the form in which they exist from time to time:

    1. Notes for Local Medical Officers (paragraph 1.4.1)

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  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs Fee Schedules for Medical Services (paragraph 3.5.1)

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  • Notes for Allied Health Providers (paragraphs 3.5.1 and 7.1A.1)

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  • Optometrist Fees for Consultation (paragraph 3.5.1)

  • type="1">

  • Orthoptists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    1. Pricing Schedule for visual aids (paragraph 3.5.1)

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  • Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dentists and Dental Specialists (paragraph 3.5.1)

  • type="1">

  • Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dental Prosthetists (paragraph 3.5.1)

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  • Chiropractors Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

  • Diabetes Educators Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Dietitians Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Exercise Physiologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Occupational Therapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Osteopaths Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Physiotherapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Psychologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Podiatrists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Social Workers Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Clinical Psychologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Speech Pathologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    DVA Community Nursing Schedule of Fees (paragraph 6A.4.2(b))

    Notes for Coordinated Veterans' Care Program Providers (Part 6A)

    Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guidelines (paragraph 11.2A.1)

    RAP National Schedule of Equipment (paragraph 11.2A.1)

    Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Services Outreach Program Counsellors Provider Notes (paragraph 1.4.1 and 7.1A.1)

    Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) Outreach Program Counsellor Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1)

    Factsheet VCS01 - Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) (paragraph 1.4.1, definition of “VVCS criterion”)

    Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS (Better Access) initiative (paragraph 1.4.1, definition of “Australian Government’s Better Access initiative”):

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