❓ Hon Stephen Dawson asks detailed questions regarding the budget allocations for mental health services in WA, specifically concerning changes in costs and funding for specialised admitted patient and community services. The response clarifies funding increases and explains the basis for cost adjustments.
AnsweredQoN 2887Legislative Council
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(1) I refer to the response to question on notice No. 1665, and I ask: (a) what is the full breakdown of services, programs and facilities within each of the following categories: (i) Promotion and Prevention; (ii) Specialised Admitted Patient Services; (iii) Specialised Community Services; and (iv) Drug and Alcohol Services? (2) Under the National Health Reform Agreement have any services delivered by WA Health increased in cost? (3) If yes to (2), which services have increased? (4) If yes to (2), what are the details of each increase? (5) What is the reason for the expected $6.3 million decrease in the cost of Specialised Admitted Patient Services in the 2016-17 financial year? (6) How will the $6.3 million be saved from Specialised Admitted Patient Services in the 2016-17? (7) What is the reason for the expected $6.6 million cost increase in Specialised Community Services in the 2016-17 financial year? (8) How will the additional $6.6 million be spent in the 2016-17 financial year?
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Answered
5 May 2015
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
49 days
(1)
(i-iv) In reference to the question on notice no. 1665, State funding of $144.1 million provided to the Mental Health Commission is in addition to that already provided across the forward estimates. This funding is only allocated to Service 2 'Specialised Admitted Patient Services' and Service 3 'Specialised Community Services'.
This additional funding, including previous increases and the application of corrective measures, provides total funding for Service 2. Specialised Admitted Patient Services as follows:
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
302,271
316,781
329,557
340,851
1,289,460
and total funding for Service 3. Specialised Admitted Patient Services:
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
283,699
302,919
323,221
344,308
1,254,147
The total of the above two tables for each year equals the amounts in the line titled "Service Agreement - WA Health" in the Income Statement on page 401 of the 2014-15 Budget Paper No.2.
(2) Yes.
(3) The cost allocation for all services has been increased in line with the 2014-15 determination by the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) price escalator.
(4) Approximately 3.9% per annum.
(5) There is no decrease in the cost of Specialised Admitted Patient Services in the 2016-17 financial year. As can be seen from the table under (1), the allocation has increased by $12.776 million.
(6) Not applicable.
(7) As can be seen from the table under (1), Specialised Community Services has increased by $20.302 million. This is based on 2.7% for age weighted population growth rate and 3.9% draft 2014-15 IHPA price escalator.
(8) Not applicable.
(i-iv) In reference to the question on notice no. 1665, State funding of $144.1 million provided to the Mental Health Commission is in addition to that already provided across the forward estimates. This funding is only allocated to Service 2 'Specialised Admitted Patient Services' and Service 3 'Specialised Community Services'.
This additional funding, including previous increases and the application of corrective measures, provides total funding for Service 2. Specialised Admitted Patient Services as follows:
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
302,271
316,781
329,557
340,851
1,289,460
and total funding for Service 3. Specialised Admitted Patient Services:
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2017/18
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
283,699
302,919
323,221
344,308
1,254,147
The total of the above two tables for each year equals the amounts in the line titled "Service Agreement - WA Health" in the Income Statement on page 401 of the 2014-15 Budget Paper No.2.
(2) Yes.
(3) The cost allocation for all services has been increased in line with the 2014-15 determination by the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) price escalator.
(4) Approximately 3.9% per annum.
(5) There is no decrease in the cost of Specialised Admitted Patient Services in the 2016-17 financial year. As can be seen from the table under (1), the allocation has increased by $12.776 million.
(6) Not applicable.
(7) As can be seen from the table under (1), Specialised Community Services has increased by $20.302 million. This is based on 2.7% for age weighted population growth rate and 3.9% draft 2014-15 IHPA price escalator.
(8) Not applicable.
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