Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:2:p29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 29/51)
Character Range: 3373472–3379421

i.                                                                                                                              The cost must relate to necessary dental treatment.
    ii.                                                                                                                             The treatment must have been provided in Australia.
    iii.                                                                                                                            The treatment must qualify for a Medicare benefit.
    iv.                                                                                                                             The treatment must have been in the same financial year as the threshold to be varied.

15.5.13 Ambulance costs

   A member is eligible to be reimbursed costs for ambulance transport or other necessary medical transport for an eligible person.

15.5.14 Routine medical checks

1.  The CDF may approve reimbursement for an eligible person who requires a routine medical check. This can be during or after a posting.
2.  The CDF must consider both these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                                     The general standard of health at the posting location.
    b.                                                                                                                                     The incidence of diseases at the location that are unlikely to be contracted in Australia.
3.  If the CDF is satisfied that routine medical checks will be necessary, the member may be reimbursed these costs.
    a.                                                                                                                                     The medical check.
    b.                                                                                                                                     Return travel to the medical facility for the member and eligible person.
4.  The amount reimbursed must be reduced by any amount payable under either of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                     Medicare Benefits Schedule.
    b.                                                                                                                                     The eligible person's health insurance fund.

Division 3: Special benefits for health-related travel

15.5.15 Purpose

   The purpose of this Division is to assist with the cost of travel to another location to obtain health care.

15.5.16 Travel to another location for health care

1.  Subject to subsection 2, an eligible person is eligible for travel costs to obtain health care at a location other than the posting location if the CDF is satisfied of any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                             The health care required cannot be provided at the posting location.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                             The health care required cannot be delayed until the eligible person is away from the posting location for recreation or other purposes.
2.  In deciding whether to approve the travel under subsection 1, the CDF must consider all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                             The apparent state of health of the eligible person.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                             Any available professional advice on the person's state of health.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                             The health care facilities available at the posting location.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                                             The availability and skill of health care professionals at the posting location.
    e.                                                                                                                                                                                             Any other factor relevant to the person's health.
3.  For the purpose of subsection 1, health care does not include any assisted reproductive services procedures.

15.5.17 Escort to accompany eligible person

1.  If section 15.5.16 applies, an eligible person is eligible for travel costs for an escort to accompany them if the CDF approves after considering all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                       The eligible person's medical requirements.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                       The degree to which the eligible person could travel independently.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                       Any other factor relevant to the eligible person's