Recovery of NHS charges
Section 154: Payment of NHS charges
331.Section 154 sets out the time limits for payment of NHS charges. Subsection (1) provides that where a certificate is issued before settlement of a claim, payment must be made within 14 days of settlement. Subsection (2) provides that, where a certificate is issued on or after settlement, payment must be made within 14 days of issue of the certificate.
Section 155: Recovery of NHS charges
332.Section 155 makes provision for the recovery of unpaid NHS charges. If the person paying compensation either has not applied for a certificate under Section 151 or has not paid the amount due under a certificate, subsections (1) and (2) provide for the authority to issue a new or duplicate certificate and a demand for immediate payment. Subsections (3) to (5) enable joint certificates and demands to be issued by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers. Subsections (6) to (8) set out the procedures to be used to enforce payment. Subsections (9) and (10) make clear that a document stating the amount due, signed by an authorised person, is the only proof required that an amount is recoverable.
