Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00587:section:278
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00587
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 278
Character Range: 372428–374372

278  Simplified outline of this Part

      This Part provides for treatment to be provided for the injuries and diseases of certain current and former members and dependants of deceased members.
      Current and former members might be entitled to treatment for a service injury or disease rather than treatment under regulations made under the Defence Act 1903.
      Current and former members who have suffered a serious impairment from a service injury or disease are entitled to treatment for any injury or disease.
      Some partners and young dependants (such as children) of deceased members in respect of whom section 12 applies are also entitled to treatment for any injury or disease.
      Generally, a claim for compensation in respect of the person must be made under section 319 to be entitled to the treatment.
      Treatment might not be provided for an aggravated injury or disease if the aggravation or material contribution ceases.
      Former members might be entitled to treatment for an injury or disease under this Part rather than receiving compensation for medical expenses under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence‑related Claims) Act 1988. The Commission accepts liability for such an injury or disease under that Act and not this Act.
      The Commission can arrange for treatment under this Part in accordance with arrangements it has with hospitals and doctors etc. or in accordance with a determination it makes under Division 4 of this Part.
      A person who is entitled to treatment under this Part might also be entitled under Part 4 to compensation for the cost of treatment reasonably obtained before the Commission determines that the person is so entitled and for costs incurred in travelling to obtain the treatment. MRCA supplement is also payable under Part 4 for those who are entitled to treatment under this Part.

Division 2—Treatment for some members and former members