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Step 1A Registration form received from person who has never applied for Tier 1, 2 or 3 or Group 1 classification. - Send letter advising of the need to lodge a tier application in order to determine BHP eligibility. Include D9021 Tier classification form.
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Step 1B Registration form received from approved Tier 1, 2 or 3 classification or Group 1 classification. - Send letter informing that eligibility for BHP has been approved and they can access screening through the BHP. Include the BHP information brochures and GP information pack.
- Enter contact details on BHP spreadsheet.
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Step 2 If person requests screening, check BHP Payments spreadsheet to see if screening for that condition has been undertaken recently. - If screening has been undertaken recently, check if it is ongoing treatment or still part of the screening process. If it is ongoing treatment, check if it can be covered under the SHCS. If it can't be covered under SHCS, advise participant that the ongoing treatment cannot be covered.
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Step 3 Check if person is requesting screening through a GP or specialist - If screening is through a GP, no prior approval is required.
- If screening is through a specialist (Gastroenterologist, General Surgeon, Dermatologist), Day Procedure Centre or hospital, arrange prior approval for the screening procedure.
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Step 4 Record payments on Better Health Program spreadsheet. | F-111 Health Care Team |
