Applicants and Authorised Representatives have the following responsibilities as outlined in the National Epidermolysis Bullosa Scheme Eligibility Guidelines:
- Complete appropriate fields on the Application Form and agree to the terms and conditions of the Scheme.
- Request that the Approved Healthcare professional complete and submit the form to BrightSky with all necessary documentation (where applicable).
- Once eligible, adhere to all terms and conditions of the Scheme and ensure BrightSky are informed of any changes to personal details or eligibility status such as:
- Change of name,
- Change of address,
- Hospitalisation, within 72 hours of admission,
- Mis-delivery of dressing products within 48 hours,
- Change to Concessional Card status (with evidence),
Further, Aprpoved Applicants or Authorised Persons agree to:
- Payment of monthly co-contributions at the time of ordering.
- Using dressings as instructed by the Treating Healthcare Professional*.
- Making appointments and attending a regular review with their Treating Healthcare Professional as indicated**.
- Having their personal information collected for the purpose of the Scheme.
- Providing the correct address for delivery where a signatory must be available during business hours.
- Ensuring BrightSky is accurately informed (at time of order confirmation) each month of
- the dressings required, or not required, that month that are within the allowable limits***, and,
- If an extended hospital stay**** has taken place.
- Store dressings appropriately, according to manufacturers recommendations.
* Apply dressings as instructed by the treating healthcare professional, or as described at http://www.ebdressings.com.au/Approved_Dressings/How_to_use_Dressings.
** Regular reviews with the Treating Healthcare Professional are mandatory. A review must take place at least once every 12 months, or earlier as indicated on the Application Form or subsequently on the NEBDS Review Form.
***The maximum allowable limit for dressings is established by the Treating Healthcare Professional for each individual, based on "Section 3 – Dressings" of the Application Form. Any change to a Standard Order requested by a Treating Healthcare Professional will be actioned on a NEBDS Review Form, and the form will indicate the next review date with the Treating Healthcare Professional.
**** An extended hospital stay is a stay that is equivalent to, or more than, one (1) month duration. If an extended hospital stay has taken place, a pro rata quota of dressings will apply.