Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01268:clause:5_4:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01268
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 4 (pt 4/4)
Character Range: 59144–63263

passport, including passport photos.
   b.                                                                                                                    Application costs for any visas.
   c.                                                                                                                    Vaccination costs which are not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

12.8.13 Overseas travel
1.  Return travel costs to the location where the member is in hospital if all of the following are met.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                        The location is not a restricted destination.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                        The location is accessible by commercial transport.
2.  The return travel benefit includes any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Air travel at one of the following classes.
    i.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Business class.
    ii.                                                                                                                                                                                                       If business class is not available, economy class.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rail travel.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Coach travel.
3.  If the approved visitor arranges their own travel prior to the visit being approved, the reimbursement of the lesser of the following travel costs if the decision maker is satisfied it is reasonable.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                        The cost of the return travel incurred by the approved visitor and an additional approved visitor.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                        The amount that would have been incurred if the visit had been arranged by Defence.

12.8.14 Incidental travel expenses
   The reimbursement of public transport costs between the following locations.
   a.                                                                             The member's hospital.
   b.                                                                             The approved visitor's accommodation.
   c.                                                                             The airport, bus or train terminal.
   d.                                                                             The approved visitor's home.

12.8.15 Accommodation
   Accommodation within a reasonable distance from the hospital where the member is located arranged by Defence for the approved period.
   Note: Accommodation costs are not reimbursable if the accommodation was arranged by the approved visitor or additional approved visitor.

12.8.16 Meals
    The reimbursement of the cost for meals up to the daily limit for meals provided under Annex 13.3.A.
    Note: The cost of alcoholic beverages are not reimbursable.