EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Issued by Authority of the Minister for Health and Ageing
Health Insurance Act 1973
Determination under subsection 3(1)
(HIB 02/2009)
Paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in subsection 3(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act) provides that the Minister may from time to time determine the levels of patient contribution by a nursing-home type patient of a recognised hospital in a State.
This determination revokes all previous determinations made under paragraph (b) of the definition of ‘patient contribution’ in subsection 3(1) of the Act in respect of recognised hospitals in New South Wales.
This determination determines for the purposes of paragraph (b) that the amount of patient contribution shall, on and from 20 March 2009 be $41.00 per day in respect of recognised hospitals in New South Wales.
Consultation
New South Wales Department of Health was consulted regarding the new nursing home type patient contribution in recognised hospitals within New South Wales.
This determination commences on 20 March 2009
PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE BRANCH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AGEING
MARCH 2009