27. Regulations
Feedback & supportThe Minister may make such regulations as are necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act and, in particular, such regulations may —
prescribe the procedure for payments out of the Hospital Medifund Account and the criteria for approval of applications by eligible patients;
Hospital Medifund Account
“Hospital Medifund Account” means the account of an approved hospital referred to in section 11;
prescribe the procedure for the repayment of grants by approved hospitals or other persons to the Medifund;
Medifund
“Medifund” means the Medical Endowment Fund established under section 3(1).
prescribe the membership, terms of office and procedure of the Hospital Medifund committee of an approved hospital;
Hospital Medifund committee
“Hospital Medifund committee” means the committee of an approved hospital appointed under section 12;
provide for the disposal of amounts which are unpaid or otherwise remain in the Hospital Medifund Account of an approved hospital;
approved hospital
“approved hospital” means any hospital or any medical institution approved by the Minister under section 10;
prescribe the procedure of the Council; and
prescribe anything which may be prescribed under this Act.