(1) * Health benefits funds (and some related matters) are also dealt with in the Private Health Insurance (Health Benefits Fund Policy) Rules. The provisions of this Part indicate when a particular matter is or may be dealt with in these Rules.
Note: The Private Health Insurance (Health Benefits Fund Policy) Rules are made by the Minister under section 333 - 20.
(2) Before making Private Health Insurance (Health Benefits Fund Policy) Rules for the purposes of section 131 - 15, the Minister must consult * APRA. However, a failure to consult APRA does not affect the validity of those Rules.
Note: This consultation requirement also applies to any repeal or amendment of such Rules: see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .