PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE INCENTIVES ACT 1998

CHAPTER 2 - THE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS SCHEME  

PART 3 - CLAIMS FOR PAYMENTS UNDER INCENTIVE PAYMENTS SCHEME  

Division 6 - Claims for payments  

SECTION 6-25   APPLICATION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF DECISION REFUSING A CLAIM  

6-25(1)   [Application]  

If the claim is refused, you may apply to the Medicare Australia CEO for the Medicare Australia CEO to reconsider the decision.

6-25(2)   [Contents]  

The application must:

(a) be in writing; and

(b) set out the reasons for the application.

6-25(3)   [28 day deadline]  

The application must be made within:

(a) 28 days after the day on which you are notified of the decision; or

(b) if, either before or after the end of that period of 28 days, the Medicare Australia CEO extends the period within which the application may be made - the extended period for making the application.