Private Health Insurance Act 2007

Ch 4 heading substituted by No 87 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 54, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional provisions, see note under s 3-15 . The heading formerly read:

CHAPTER 4 - PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS

Pt 4-5 heading substituted by No 87 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 66, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional provisions, see note under s 3-15 . The heading formerly read:

PART 4-5 - OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS

Div 163 repealed by No 87 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 71, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional provisions, see note under s 3-15 .

S 163-15 repealed by No 87 of 2015, s 3 and Sch 1 item 71, effective 1 July 2015. For transitional provisions, see note under s 3-15 . S 163-15 formerly read:

SECTION 163-15 DIRECTIONS TO COMPLY WITH STANDARDS  
163-15(1)
If the Council is satisfied that a private health insurer:
(a) has breached a *prudential standard; or
(b) is likely to breach a prudential standard in a way that is likely to give rise to a prudential risk;

the Council may (in writing) direct the insurer to comply with all or a part of the standard, or to take specified action, within a specified time.

Note:

Decisions to give directions are reviewable under Part 6-9.

163-15(2)
The insurer must comply with the direction despite anything in its constitution or in any contract or arrangement to which it is a party.

163-15(3)
The Council may revoke a direction that the Council considers is no longer necessary or appropriate by giving written notice to the insurer.

Note:

Refusals to revoke directions are reviewable under Part 6-9.