Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00610:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00610
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 3120–5801

V of the Act consisting of one comprehensive health assessment by a general practitioner during each 12 month period of the person's health assessment period.

   Note: The Treatment Principles under section 90 of the Act, the Repatriation Private Patient Principles under section 90A of the Act and the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme under section 91 of the Act apply to any treatment provided.

   Example: Emily has rendered 21 days of continuous full-time service during her two years as a member of the Reserves. She ceases to be a member of the Reserves on 1 July 2019. Emily is eligible to be provided with one comprehensive health assessment by a general practitioner in each of the twelve month periods during her five year health assessment period.

   On 1 January 2026, Emily joins the Permanent Forces. However, she is subject to disciplinary action and leaves the Permanent Forces on 1 July 2028. Emily is eligible to be provided with one comprehensive health assessment by a general practitioner during each twelve month period of her second five year health assessment period.

8 Eligibility for specified treatment ceases in certain circumstances

(1)   If a person who has been a member of the Permanent Forces re-joins the Permanent Forces or joins the Reserves during his or her health assessment period, the person, upon re-joining the Permanent Forces or joining the Reserves, ceases to be eligible for treatment under this instrument for the remainder of his or her health assessment period.

(2)   If a person who has been a member of the Reserves re-joins the Reserves or joins the Permanent Forces during his or her health assessment period, the person, upon re-joining the Reserves or joining the Permanent Forces, ceases to be eligible for treatment under this instrument for the remainder of his or her health assessment period.

(3)   However, a person's eligibility for treatment under this instrument is not affected if he or she is automatically transferred to the Reserves upon ceasing to be a member of the Permanent Forces.

   Example: Peter ceases to be a member of the Permanent Forces on 1 September 2019 and is automatically transferred to the Reserves for a minimum of five years. He is eligible to be provided with one comprehensive health assessment by a general practitioner in each of the twelve month periods during his five year health assessment period.

   After 18 months Peter has used two of his health assessments and he re-joins the Permanent Forces. On re-joining the Permanent Forces, he ceases to be eligible for the three remaining comprehensive health assessments during his health assessment period.