Politician(s) lobbied:Louise McGirr (Assistant Secretary), Department of Health; Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: An amendment to Section 6A of the Act that would allow for high-cost claims eligibility in cases where a health insurance contract is renewed under either the same registered undertaking or the same insurance intermediary acting on behalf of a registered undertaking, where the Health Insurance Authority considers it appropriate.
Methods:LetterVirtual Meeting
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Health Insurance Act 1994 (as amended); Section 6A – Under this Section
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for a claim to qualify as a high-cost claim it must have arisen in a prescribed 12-month period and relate to an insured person under a health insurance contract(s) effected by the same registered undertaking (i.e.) the underwriter of the health insurance contract.