Australian Government
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004
Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Act 2006
Veterans’ Affairs (Treatment Principles – Updating of Rehabilitation Appliance Schedule/VVCS Outreach Program Counsellors Fees Schedule) Amendment Instrument 2015
Instrument 2015 No.R73/MRCC73
I, Stuart Robert, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, as required by subsection 90(5) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), subsection 286(3) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and subsection 16(7) of the Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Act 2006 (APBNT(T)A), approve:
(a) under the VEA — the variations to the Treatment Principles by the Repatriation Commission in Schedule 1. (b) under the MRCA — the variations to the MRCA Treatment Principles by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission in Schedule 2. (c) under the APBNT(T)A — the variations to the Treatment Principles (Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests) 2006 by the Repatriation Commission in Schedule 3. Dated this 23 day of November 2015 Stuart Robert STUART ROBERT |
The Repatriation Commission (RC) makes the variations to the Treatment Principles in Schedule 1 under subsection 90(4) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 and makes the variations to the Treatment Principles (Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests) 2006 in Schedule 3 under subsection 16(6) of the Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Act 2006. The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC) makes the variations to the MRCA Treatment Principles in Schedule 2 under subsection 286(2) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Dated this 5th day of November 2015
The Seals of the ) Repatriation Commission and ) Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission) SEALS were affixed hereto in the ) presence of: )
Simon Lewis Craig Orme ........................................................................................................................................................ SIMON LEWIS CRAIG ORME RC PRESIDENT/MRCC CHAIR RC DEPUTY PRESIDENT/MRCC MEMBER
Rear Admiral Robyn Walker Jennifer Taylor Air Vice - Marshal Tony Needham …………………………………...................................................................................................................................…… REAR ADMIRAL ROBYN WALKER MS JENNIFER TAYLOR Air Vice-Marshal tony Needham AM RAN AM MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER
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1 This instrument is the Veterans’ Affairs (Treatment Principles – Updating of Rehabilitation Appliance Schedule/VVCS Outreach Program Counsellors Fees Schedule) Amendment Instrument 2015.
Commencement
2 This instrument commences on the day after registration.
Schedule 1
The Treatment Principles (Instrument 2013 No. R52) is varied in accordance with Part A.
Part A
Variations to the Treatment Principles
1. Schedule 1
substitute:
SCHEDULE 1 DATES FOR INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS |
The date for :
1. Notes for Local Medical Officers (paragraph 1.4.1);
2. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Fee Schedules for Medical Services (paragraph 3.5.1);
3. Notes for Allied Health Providers (paragraphs 3.5.1 and 7.1A.1);
4. Optometrist Fees for Consultation (paragraph 3.5.1);
5. DVA Schedule of Fees Orthoptists (paragraph 3.5.1);
6. Pricing Schedule for visual aids (paragraph 3.5.1);
7. The fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (commonly known as DSM-5) (paragraph 2.4.2A);
8. Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dentists and Dental Specialists (paragraph 3.5.1);
9. Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dental Prosthetists (paragraph 3.5.1);
10. Chiropractors Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
11. Diabetes Educators Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
12. Dietitians Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
13. Exercise Physiologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
14. Occupational Therapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
15. Osteopaths Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
16. Physiotherapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
17. Psychologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
18. Podiatrists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
19. Social Workers Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
20. Clinical Counsellors Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
21. Speech Pathologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
22. Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs Classification System and Schedule of Item Numbers and Fees — Community Nursing Services (paragraph 6A.4.2(b));
23. Notes for Coordinated Veterans' Care Program Providers (Part 6A);
24. Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guidelines (paragraph 11.2A.1);
25. RAP National Schedule of Equipment (paragraph 11.2A.1);
26. Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Services (VVCS) Outreach Program Counsellors (OPC) Provider Notes (paragraph 1.4.1 and 7.1A.1);
27. Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) Outreach Program Counsellors (OPC) Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
28. General information about VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (paragraph 1.4.1);
29. Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists & General Practitioners through the Medical Benefits Schedule Initiative
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/publishing.n sf/Content/better-access-through-mbs-1;
30. Gold Card (paragraph 1.4.1);
31. White Card (paragraph 1.4.1).
is 1 November 2015.
Schedule 2
The MRCA Treatment Principles (Instrument 2013 No. MRCC53) is varied in accordance with Part A.
Part A
Variations to the MCRA Treatment Principles
1. Schedule 1
substitute:
SCHEDULE 1 DATES FOR INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS |
The date for :
1. Notes for Local Medical Officers (paragraph 1.4.1);
2. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Fee Schedules for Medical Services (paragraph 3.5.1);
3. Notes for Allied Health Providers (paragraphs 3.5.1 and 7.1A.1);
4. Optometrist Fees for Consultation (paragraph 3.5.1);
5. DVA Schedule of Fees Orthoptists (paragraph 3.5.1);
6. Pricing Schedule for visual aids (paragraph 3.5.1);
7. Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dentists and Dental Specialists (paragraph 3.5.1);
8. Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dental Prosthetists (paragraph 3.5.1);
9. Chiropractors Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
10. Diabetes Educators Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
11. Dietitians Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
12. Exercise Physiologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
13. Occupational Therapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
14. Osteopaths Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
15. Physiotherapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
16. Psychologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
17. Podiatrists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
18. Social Workers Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
19. Clinical Counsellors Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
20. Speech Pathologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
21. Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs Classification System and Schedule of Item Numbers and Fees — Community Nursing Services (paragraph 6A.4.2(b));
22. Notes for Coordinated Veterans' Care Program Providers (Part 6A);
23. Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guidelines (paragraph 11.2A.1);
24. RAP National Schedule of Equipment (paragraph 11.2A.1);
25. Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Services (VVCS) Outreach Program Counsellors (OPC) Provider Notes (paragraph 1.4.1 and 7.1A.1);
26. Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) Outreach Program Counsellors (OPC) Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
27. General information about VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (paragraph 1.4.1);
28. Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists & General Practitioners through the Medical Benefits Schedule Initiative:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/publishing.nsf/Content/better-access-through-mbs-1;
29. Gold Card (paragraph 1.4.1);
30. White Card (paragraph 1.4.1);
is 1 November 2015.
Schedule 3
The Treatment Principles (Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests) 2006 (Instrument 2013 No. R54) is varied in accordance with Part A.
Part A
Variation to the Treatment Principles (Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests) 2006
1. 59. Schedule 1
substitute:
59. Schedule 1
substitute:
SCHEDULE 1 DATES FOR INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS |
The date for :
1. Notes for Local Medical Officers (paragraph 1.4.1);
2. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Fee Schedules for Medical Services (paragraph 3.5.1);
3. Notes for Allied Health Providers (paragraphs 3.5.1 and 7.1A.1);
4. Optometrist Fees for Consultation (paragraph 3.5.1);
5. DVA Schedule of Fees Orthoptists (paragraph 3.5.1);
6. Pricing Schedule for Visual Aids (paragraph 3.5.1);
7. Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dentists and Dental Specialists (paragraph 3.5.1);
8. Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dental Prosthetists (paragraph 3.5.1);
9. Chiropractors Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
10. Diabetes Educators Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
11. Dietitians Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
12. Exercise Physiologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
13. Occupational Therapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
14. Osteopaths Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
15. Physiotherapists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
16. Psychologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
17. Podiatrists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
18. Social Workers Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
19. Clinical Counsellors Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
20. Speech Pathologists Schedule of Fees (paragraph 3.5.1);
21. Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs Classification System and Schedule of Item Numbers and Fees — Community Nursing Services;
22. Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guidelines (paragraph 11.2A.1);
23. RAP National Schedule of Equipment (paragraph 11.2A.1);
24. White Card (paragraph 1.4.1);
is 1 November 2015.