Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01298:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01298
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 3477–4189

6  Purpose of this instrument
  This instrument:
 (a) determines the classes of persons in respect of whom an entitlement to pharmaceutical benefits can be evidenced otherwise than by provision of a medicare number; and
 (b) sets out the particular matters in respect of which an approved supplier must be satisfied before being satisfied that a person is included within a particular class identified in this instrument; and
 (c) sets out, for certain matters mentioned in paragraph (b), the procedure to be followed by the approved supplier in establishing the matters; and
 (d) includes a procedure for allocating a special number applicable to a person included within a class.

Part 2—Classes of persons