Health Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2001

Additional powers of Voluntary Health insurance Board.

14.—In addition to the powers conferred on it by the Voluntary Health Insurance Acts, 1957 to 1998, the Voluntary Health Insurance Board may, with the consent of the Minister and subject to such conditions as he or she considers appropriate and specifies in writing, carry out a scheme for the provision of, or otherwise provide (whether as principal or as agent for another person) services in respect of, health care, health insurance, illness related insurance, personal care or related activities (including activities of an advisory or consultative nature (and, in particular, activities involving the exploitation of information technology or the provision of advice with respect to such exploitation)).