Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2008

Additional functions of Board.

7.— In addition to the functions conferred on it by the Voluntary Health Insurance Acts 1957 to 1998, the Board may—

(a) carry out schemes for the provision of, or otherwise provide (whether as principal or agent or otherwise) services in respect of, health care, health insurance, illness related insurance, personal care or related activities, including—

(i) activities of an advisory or consultative nature, and

(ii) activities involving the exploitation of information technology or the provision of advice with respect to such exploitation,

(b) carry out schemes, or otherwise provide or make arrangements, for the provision of, services to the Board, and

(c) on or after the authorisation date—

(i) acquire, manage, operate and maintain medical facilities,

(ii) act as principal or agent or otherwise in respect of the provision of pensions and financial services, and

(iii) engage in such other activities as are connected with the functions of the Board.