EmailHospital Circular 05/2003
Date Issued: 25 March 2003
Publication: 05/2003
Distribution: Subscribers (Acute Health Circular 7/2001 refers)
Enquiries: Regional Office
Subject: Nursing Home Type Patients (NHTPs) in public hospitals - change in patient contribution.
The Victorian Department of Human Services has advised the Commonwealth that the daily patient contribution charge for NHTPs in public hospitals is $31.85 effective 20 March 2003. This represents an increase in patient contribution of 75 cents per day.
The Fees and Charges for Acute Health Services in Victoria: A Handbook for Public Hospitals ('State's Fees Manual'), has been updated in accordance with this Circular advice. To view this update please refer to:
SECTION A: FEES FOR ADMITTED PATIENTS:
9. Nursing Home Type Patients
Shane Solomon
Executive Director
Metropolitan Health and Aged Care Services
