The regulations mean that without the correct documentation, patientsmust pay in advance for health care with the exception of immediate andnecessary treatment, which is billed for later. HIV testing andcounselling are free, but HIV services and medication must be paid forin advance. An HIV infected child is allowed emergency treatment, butwithout advance payment will not be given the medication to prevent theemergency. Asylum seekers are entitled to free health care and, in thecase of failed claims, treatment started during the claim will continuebut new treatment charged for.
Maternity services including treatment to prevent transmission of HIVfrom mother to baby, are classified as "immediately necessary", but abill will follow.
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