AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH

HEALTH COMMISSION (CHARGES) REGULATIONS

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

No. 16 of 1981

	The Minister of State for Health has made regulations under the Health Commission Ordinance 1975 which amend the Health Commission (Charges) Regulations.

	The Regulations give effect to the new health funding and insurance arrangements commencing on 1 September 1981 with respect to services provided by the Capital Territory Health Commission.

	The basic change in the charging arrangements which apply from 1 September is that all persons, other than eligible pensioners and disadvantaged persons (as defined in the Health Insurance Act 1973) will be charged for hospital accommodation and professional services provided by the Commission.

	The hospital charges prescribed by the Regulations have been increased in line with charges for equivalent services which apply in NSW.