Organisation information
Medical Review and Assessment Section
- Published on: 17 June 2019
- Last updated on: 17 June 2019
The main functions of the medical stream of Medical Review and Assessment Section are:
- the assessment and review of medical eligibility for all illness, disability and carer income support payments and other related schemes and entitlements
- work as the principal control mechanism for the illness, disability and carer payments schemes administered by the department
- to provide expert medical advice with regard to the evolution and operation of illness, disability and carer schemes