Healthcare Federal · HW011

Application for approval, amendment or renewal of an approved pathology authority (HW011)

This form is used by pathology authorities to apply for, amend or renew an approved pathology authority under the Health Insurance Act 1973.

When do you need this form?

Pathology laboratories and testing facilities need this form when they want to become an approved pathology authority to provide Medicare-eligible pathology services. They also use it when their existing approval is expiring and needs renewal, or when they need to make changes to their current approval.

What you'll need

  • Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Details of authorised representatives including PRODA Registration Authority numbers
  • Registered business address and postal address
  • Trading name registration details if applicable
  • Current APA number (for renewals or amendments)

Where to send it

Submit the completed form online through Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) using your PRODA account, or post all pages to Services Australia Pathology Approvals, GPO Box 9822, Sydney NSW 2000. The form must be physically signed, dated and witnessed unless otherwise indicated.

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