EmailHospital Circular 17/2003
Date Issued: 8 July 2003
Publication: 17/2003
Distribution: Public Hospitals
Enquiries: Head Office
Subject: DVA (Department of Veteran's Affairs) - Clarification of funding arrangements for non-admitted services
The aim of this circular is to remind hospitals about the funding arrangements for the treatment of veteran non-admitted services.
All veteran non-admitted services are fully funded under the DHS contract and in their entirety, these funds are passed on to hospitals. Accordingly, fees are not to be levied upon veterans receiving non admitted patient services or on the Department of Veterans' Affairs through the HIC, except where applicable under Commonwealth Legislation or outlined in the Department's Fees and Charges Handbook for Acute Health Services in Victoria .
DHS funding for non-admitted patients, including the premium for these services, comprises the full and complete funding for all medical and operating services provided for each non-admitted service encounter. This includes all non-admitted radiotherapy services, VACS and a range of other services identified in the Policy and Funding Guidelines.
Information on DVA eligibility can be found in Hospital Circular 12/2003
Confirmation of eligibility can be obtained by contacting the Medical Services team at DVA during normal business hours on:
- 1300 550 456 (metro callers); or
- 1800 550 456 (country callers)
The following information is required by DVA to establish eligibility:
- DVA file number;
- Patient name;
- Patient date of birth;
- Principal diagnosis. (for white card holders)
Shane Solomon
Executive Director
Metropolitan Health and Aged Care Services
