Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00587:section:269
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00587
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 269
Character Range: 371070–372428

269  Simplified outline of this Chapter

      This Chapter deals with the provision of treatment for injuries and diseases for certain current and former members and dependants of deceased members.
      Part 3 deals with a person's entitlement to treatment. Some people are entitled to treatment for a service injury or disease, while other people are entitled to treatment for any injury or disease.
      Part 4 deals with compensation and MRCA supplement. A person may be compensated for the cost of treatment in special circumstances, such as treatment reasonably obtained before the Commission determines that the person is entitled to treatment under Part 3. Compensation for costs incurred in travelling to obtain treatment is also provided for. Part 4 also provides for MRCA supplement for those who are entitled to treatment under Part 3.
      Generally, a claim for compensation must be made under section 319 to be entitled to treatment or compensation under this Chapter.
      Part 5 contains offence provisions relating to treatment compensated or provided for under this Chapter. The offences relate to conduct by those claiming compensation or treatment under this Chapter, as well as conduct by practitioners and providers of pathology services.

Part 3—Entitlement to provision of treatment

Division 1—Simplified outline of this Part