EmailHospital Circular 23/2005
Date Issued: 8 November 2005
Distribution: Public Hospitals
Attention: Public Hospitals, Extended Care Centres, Metropolitan Health Services, and Regional Offices
Subject: Public Hospital Charges - Changes
Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) – Suspension of co-payments
Public Hospital Charges - Changes
Home Enteral Nutrition -
- On 13 October 2004, the Department advised Hospitals of the schedule of fees for Home Enteral Nutrition co-payments.
- From 4 November 2005, the co-payments for HEN are no longer to be charged, pending a review of funding for the program.
- The cessation of co-payments applies both to adults and children.
- Hospitals will be reimbursed for the revenue forgone effective from the date of this change.
Shane Solomon
Under Secretary, Health
