What has been updated
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has registered an amendment to the rules covering pathologist-determinable services under the Health Insurance Act 1973. The instrument is recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation as F2026L00986 and is described as a minor administrative update.
Effective date
The determination came into force on 21 July 2026.
What the source does not specify
The source summary does not detail which services were affected, what specific changes were made, or whether any compliance action is required by health businesses.
Where to find the full text
The complete determination text is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00986. The Federal Register of Legislation page for this title also provides the option to set up alerts for future changes to pathologist-determinable service rules.
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