SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1938.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 May 1939, Page 5

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1938.

MATERNITY BENEFITS.

TT is hereby notified for general information that, pursuant to Section 79 of the Social Security Act, and in accordance with the Social Security (Mateinity Benefits) Regulations, 1939, the Minister of Health has fixed and appointed MONDAY, the 15th May, 1939, as the date on and after which Maternity Benefits will be available throughout the Dominion. Hospital services (that is, nursing attendance, maintenance ana care) . afforded at confinement and for the period of fourteen clays succeeding the I birth of the child, are the subject of Maternity Benefits: — In all maternity hospitals maintained by Hospital Boards, In St. Helens Hospitals maintained by the Department of Health, In licensed maternity hospitals the licensees of which have entered into contracts with the Minister of Health for the purpose of Maternity Benefits. Fees’payable from the Social Security Fund to Hospital Boards and to licensees of private maternity hospitals in respect of the aforesaid services are as follows: — (a) In respect of the day or days of labour, the amount of £2/5/-. (b) In respect of each of the fourteen days succeeding the date of the birth of the child, the amount of 12/6 per day. In addition, in the case of a public hospital, an additional fee of £2 is payable from the Fund in respect of any patient actually attended during labour and at delivery by a medical officer employed by the Hospital Board. For hospital services received before or after the period covered by (a) and (b), fees may be charged directly to the patient. In the case of private hospitals, the fees payable from the Fund are according to the contract made between the Minister and the licensee concerned, either in full satisfaction or in partial satisfaction of the licensee’s claim in respect of maternity benefits afforded in the hospital. In the list of hospitals below a private hospital is marked: — (A) If the licensee has agreed to accept the fees from the Fund in full satisfaction, (B) If the fees from the Fund are accepted only in partial satisfaction, (C) If the licensee has agreed to accept the fees payable from the Fund either in full satisfaction or in partial satisfaction according to the accommodation availed of by the patient. For any hospital services afforded in St. Helen’s Hospitals after the 15th May, 1939, no charges will be made against patients. . Nursing Services elsewhere than in a hospital, at confinement and for a period of fourteen days after the date of birth of the child, are the subject of Maternity Benefits when such services are rendered by an obstetric nurse (i.e., a registered midwife or a registered maternity nurse), who has entered into a contract with the Minister for the purposes of Maternity Benefits. The fees payable from the Social Security Fund in respect of nursing services of an obstetric nurse are in accordance with the contracts computed as follows: — <■ (a) For services on the day or days of labour, the fee for a registered midwife, acting in the capacity of a midwife, shall be two pounds (£2), and the fee for an obstetric nurse acting in the capacity of a maternity nurse (whether registered as a midwife or as a maternity nurse) shall be one pound (£1): (b) For services during the confinement period, subsequent to the birth of the child, the fees shall be: — (i) For a visiting obstetric nurse, five shillings (ss) a day for each of the three days immediately succeeding the day of birth, and two shillings and sixpence (2/6) for each of the eleven days thereafter: (ii) For any obstetric nurse (not being a visiting obstetric nurse), thirteen shillings (13/-) a day for each of the fourteen days subsequent to the birth of the child during which, in accordance with the contract, she resides on the same premises as the patient. In addition the nurse is. subject to limitations specified in the contract, entitled to receive from the Fund a refund of actual and reasonable locomotion expenses incurred in giving the services in relation to benefits. For services afforded by an obstetric nurse prior to the day on which labour commences or after the fourteenth day succeeding the date of birth of the child, the nurse, is entitled to make a charge on the patient. Medical Services in relation to maternity (including ante-natal and postnatal care, as well as attendance at confinement), are the subject of Maternity Benefits when such services are rendered by a medical practitioner who has entered into a contract with the Minister of Health for the purpose of Maternity Benefits. The fee of £5 is payable from the Fund to the practitioner in respect of any case in which he gives the complete medical services in relation to Maternity Benefits. Proportionate fees are payable where only partial services in relation to Maternity Benefits are afforded by a practitioner. In addition, mileage fees are payable from the Fund in the circumstances and at the rates set out in the contract. Patients may, in accordance with the contract made with practitipners, be charged directly by a practitioner for: — (a) The treatment of any concurrent disease or injury that is not in any way due to or connected with pregnancy or labour; (b) The operation known as Caesarean section; (c) The services of a practitioner as an anaesthetist, consultant or assistant acting with the patient’s practitioner; (d) Mileage fees not payable from the Fund. (e) Medicines or appliances supplied by the practitioner. Lists for each health district of public hospitals at which Maternity Benefits are available and of licensees of private hospitals, medical practitioners and obstetric nurses who at date of issue of this notice had completed contracts with the Minister, may be seen at officered Post Offices and at District Offices of the Social Security Department, and of the Health Department.. A copy of the List may be obtained on application to any Health Department Office. The following extract from the respective Lists is published for general information: —

HOSPITALS IN WHICH MATERNITY BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE. (Those marked (A), (B) and (C) are private hospitals, the names of Licensees being given.)

KAITAIA: Mangonui Memorial Hospital. WHANGAROA: Whangaroa Hospital. KAWAKAWA: . . Bay of Islands Hospital. RAWENE: Hokianga Hospital. TE KOPURU: Northern Wairoa Hospital. PAPAROA: Otamatea Cavell Memorial Hospital. WHANGAREI: Whangarei Public Hospital. WARKWORTH: Warkworth Maternity Hospital. HOWICK: Miss R. G. Bishop and Miss D. M. Brown, “Wahroonga,” Church Street (B). AUCKLAND: Captain E. Berry, “Bethany” Hospital, 33, Dryden Street (C); St. Helens Hospital. ONEHUNGA: Miss H. M. Rushbrook, 17, Mount Smart Road (B). PUKEKOHE: Mrs M. M. Blair, “Burwood,” Seddon St., (A). WAIUKU: Franklin Memorial Maternity Hospital. COROMANDEL: Coromandel Hospital. WHITIANGA: Mercury Bay Hospital. THAMES: Thames Hospital. P AERO A: Paeroa Maternity Hospital. WAIHI: Mrs. S. M. Burke, Walmsley Rd. (A). TE PUKE: Te Puke Maternity Hospital. TURUA: Mrs C. K. Sheridan, “Fernlea,” Waihou Street (A). FRANKTON JUNCTION: Miss L. Silvester, “Linleigh,” 54, Lake Road (A). HAMILTON: Waikato Hospital. MATAMATA: Matamata Maternity Hospital. ROTORUA: Rotorua Hospital. PUTARURU: Miss W. R. Tomlinson, “Ellerdine,” McKenzie Street (A). ARAPUNI: Mrs F. J. Hepburn (A). TE AWAMUTU: Miss E. E. Davey, Wharenoho,” Wallace Tee. (B). OTOROHANGA: Mrs L. A. Palmer, “Angeceno” (B). Miss A. B. Percy, “Te Kohanga,” Hinewai St. (B). TE KUITI: Te Kuiti Hospital. KAWHIA: Kawhia Hospital. TAUMARUNUI: Mrs T. Atkin, “Quendon,” Miriama Street (B). Mrs L. G. Gibbs, “Homelca,” Taupo Road (B). Taumarunui Maternity Hospital. WHAKATANE: Whakatane Hospital. OPOTIKI: Miss E. E. Mcllwraith, “Lauristone,” Ford St. (B). WAIPIRO BAY: Waipiro Bay Maternity Hospital. TOLAGA BAY: Tolaga Bay Maternity Hospital.

GISBORNE: Captain E. Berry, “Edward Murphy Home,” Aberdeen Road (C). Mrs. E. G. Carr, “Lister,” Riverside Rd. (B). Miss M. E. Wade, 116 Rutene Road (A). Cook Maternity Hospital. NAPIER: Captain E. Berry, “Bethany Home,” Fitzroy Street (C). Mrs M. A. Powell, “Orotawa,” 76 Macdonald St. (A). Miss H. Wright, “Crescent Home,” 49 Nelson Crescent (B). HASTINGS: Miss M. I. Cooper, 204 St. Aubyn St. W. (B). Hastings Memorial Hospital. WAIPAWA: “Rathbone” Maternity Hospital. WAIPUKURAU: Mrs E. H. Johnstone, St. Joseph St. Hospital (B). DANNEVIRKE: ‘•'’Miss M. E. Clatworthy, “Naumai,” 20 Queen St. (A). Mrs H. L. Carlyle, “Rosneath,” Swinburn St. (C). WOODVILLE: Miss E. W. Pallant, Pinfold Rd. (A). TAIHAPE: Miss I. A. Palmer, “Ruanui” (B). RAETIHI: Raetihi Hospital. WAITARA: Miss M. Elliot, “Raleigh,” Hutchen St. (C). NEW PLYMOUTH: Mrs. E. Ellis, “Timata Ora,” Gover St. (C). Miss F. I. Gee and Miss E. Grayson, “Ahuru,” Vivian St. (C). Miss E. J. Patterson, “St. Katherine’s Hospital,” 20 Octavius Place (C). Miss R. H. White, “Dursley,” 70 Lemon St. (B). INGLEWOOD: Miss G. E. Morgan, “Koromiko,” Rata St. (B). OPUNAKE: *Mrs. A. E. Cross, Cottage Hospital, Layard St. (C). ELTHAM: Dr. S. W. Crawford, “Melrose,” Meuli St. (B). Mrs. E. Gavigan, Cornwall St. (A). Dr. D. H. Saunders, “Mt. View,” Hill St. (B). STRATFORD: Drs. D. C. and W. P. P. Gordon. “Marire,” Juliet St. (B). Stratford Hospital. KAPONGA: Dr. J. I. R. Gray, Manaia Road (B). HAWERA: Mrs. E. Wilkinson, “Mauri Ora,” 30 Disraeli St. (C). Mrs A. M. Yorke, “Mount View” Hospital (C). Dr. A. M. Young, “Bickleigh,” 2 Manse St. (C). PATEA: Patea Hospital. WAVERLEY: Miss E. Edwards, Smith St. (C). WANGANUI: Miss M. Mcßeth & Miss M. Park, “Picardy,” 79 Ingestre St. (B). Mrs. A. E. Tippins, “Riverlea,” 15 Helmore St. (B). Jessie Hope Gibbons Maternity Hospital. MARTON: Miss M. Flower, “Hazebrouck,” Hu-, nui St. (B).

FEILDING: Miss L. Wallbank, “Haeremai,” 95 Kimbolton Road (A). PALMERSTON NORTH: Mrs. B. Horn, "Wiltshire,” 64 Albert St. (B). Mrs. E. E. Thom, “Ellora,” 105 Linton St. (B). "Mrs. E. E. Watson, “Rostrata,” 293 Ruahine St. (B). Palmerston North Maternity Hospital. LEVIN: Miss E. A. Grimmett and Miss E. Murray, “Amara,” Queen St. (B). OTAKI: Otaki Maternity Hospital. EKETAHUNA: Miss M. D. Green, Stanley St. (B). MASTERTON: Miss E. J. Davis, “Waimarie,” 75 Dixon St. (B). Miss V. E. Tinkler, “Greencroft,” 16 Kir ton Street (B). Masterton Hospital. CARTERTON: Miss A. D. Fitzgerald, “Braemar,” 295 High St. (B). Miss L. D. McKenzie, 253 High Street (C). GREYTOWN: Miss M. M. Dunn, Main St. (A). MARTINBOROUGH: Dr. J. M. Coutts, “Tiri,” Venice St. (B). FEATHERSTON: *Dr. G. S. Sharp, “Kelvin” (B). UPPER HUTT: Mrs. R. A. Smith, “Braeburn,” Victoria St. (B). LOWER HUTT: Miss M. Lyon, “Avon,” 12 Penrose St. (B). Miss M. S. Russell, “Te Maru,” 38 Knight’s Road (B). Miss J. P. Warnock, “Warnock,” Glen Iris Avenue (B). JOHNSONVILLE: Mrs. C. A. Mikoz, “Ranui” (B). PETONE: Mrs. O. G. M. Linklater, “Leith House,” 35 Hutt Road (B). WELLINGTON: Captain E. Berry, “Bethany Home,” Kensington Street (C). Miss 1.. Blair, “Harris” Hospital, 139 Ghuznee Street (B). Miss M. E. Bosher, and Mrs. E. W. Summers, “Hopwood,” 46 Childers Terrace (B). Miss C. A. Williams, “Waimarie,” 128 Abel Smith Street (B). Wellington Ladies’ Christian Association, Alexandra Home, Hanson Street (C). St. Helens Hospital. PICTON: Picton Hospital. HAVELOCK: Havelock Maternity Hospital. BLENHEIM: Wairau Maternity Hospital. NELSON: Nelson Hospital. TAKAKA: Dr. E. C. Bydder, “Wharenui,” Commercial Street (A). ’ WESTPORT: “Kawatiri" Maternity Hospital. REEFTON:. Reefton Hospital. GREYMOUTH: “Rewa” Maternity Hospital. KARAMEA: Mrs. L. M. Harry (A). KAIKOURA: Kaikoura Hospital. ROTHERHAM: “Amuri” Maternity Hospital. CHEVIOT: Cheviot Maternity Hospital.

RANGIORA: Rangiora Maternity Hospital. OXFORD: Oxford Hospital. CHRISTCHURCH: Captain E. Berry, “Grace” Hospital, 263 Bealey Avenue (C). Essex Home. St. Helens Hospital. LYTTELTON: Lyttelton Maternity Hospital. DARFIELD: Darfield Maternity Hospital. LEESTON: “Ellesmere” Maternity Hospital. AKAROA: Akaroa Maternity Hospital. WAITANGI: Chatham Islands Hospital. LINCOLN: Lincoln Maternity Hospital. LITTLE RIVER: Little River Maternity Hospital. WAIKARI: Waikari Hospital. ASHBURTON: Malven Maternity Hospital. METHVEN: Miss B. E. Haydock, Morgan Street (A). FAIRLIE: “Fairlie” Maternity Hospital. GERALDINE: Geraldine Maternity Hospital. TEMUKA: Temuka Maternity Hospital. TIMARU: Timaru Hospital. OAMARU: Miss E. Symington.! : “Glen. Maris” Hospital, 24, Reed St. (B). Miss M. C. Thomson, “Rangimarie,” 210, Thames St. (C). Mrs. M. E. Williamson, “Nevada,” 24, Coquet St. (A).

KUROW: Kurow Maternity Hospital. PALMERSTON: Palmerston Maternity Hospital. MIDDLEMARCH: Louisa Roberts Maternity Hospital. DUNEDIN: ~ • Captain E. Berry,““Red Roofs,” Dunblane .St., Roslyn (B). Mrs. H. Leedon, “Quendon,” 9, Market St., St. Kilda. (B). Miss E. E. Pratt, “Avalon,” 42, Queen’s Drive, Musselburgh (B). Miss E. D. Ross, “La Rochelle,” 79, Elm Row (B). Queen Mary Maternity Hospital. PORT CHALMEiRS: Dr. R. W. Edgar, Cottage Hospital (A). MOSGIEL: Mrs. M. Goodlet (B). ROXBURGH: Roxburgh Maternity Hospital. LAWRENCE: Tuapeka Hospital. TAPANUI: Tapanui Hospital. .ALEXANDRA: Dr. A. E. Gladstone (A). CROMWELL: Cromwell Hospital. RANFURLY: Ranfurly Hospital. KAITANGATA: kaitangata Maternity Hospital. OWAKA: Miss E. Dunlop (A). INVERCARGILL: St. Helens Hospital. OTAUTAU: Dr. W. B. Reekie, Nurse Corkill’s Home, Ellis Rd. (A). RIVERTON: Miss H. E. Allan, Wallace Maternity Hospital (A). *Benefits provided on and after Ist June.

OBSTETRIC NURSES PROVIDING SERVICES IN RELATION TO MAfERNITY BENEFITS:

WAIOTEMARAMA: Miss I. F. Driffill. KAMO: Miss A. M. Kingston. AUCKLAND: Mrs. L. Brandt, Paremoremo Rd., Albany. Mrs. M. E. I. Bull, 138 Rosebank Rd., Avondale. Mrs. J. M. Cameron, Harbour View Rd., Birkenhead. Miss M. E. Cochrane, 31 Mont Le Grand Road. Miss M. S. Currie, 28 Anglesea St., Ponsonby. Miss D. Gordon-Kirgan, 21 Walters Rd. Mrs M. Graham, 16 Cumberland Av„ Westmere. Miss M. Guillum-Scott, 33a Birdwood Crescent, Parnell. Miss F. W. Hayman, 5 Norana Avenue, Remuera. Mrs. S. A. Hill, 661, Manakau Road, Epsom. Miss G. W. Hynes, 15 Anne St., Devonport. Miss M. Molloy, 205 Great South Rd. Miss I. Morrison, 2 Grant St., Mt. Albert. ' ‘ Miss R. M. Scott, 46 Marine Parade, ‘ Herne Bay. Miss C. M. Stewart, 163 Great North Rd., New Lynn. Mrs. K. D. Strangeways, 35 Birdwood Crescent, Parnell. Mrs. E. Townsend, 22 Huntly Av., Grafton. Miss I. M. Williams, 23 Owairaka Avenue, Mt. Albert. ONEHUNGA: Mrs. L. Whitehead, 59 Lower Queen St. PAPAKURA: Mrs. G. A. Morrison, Averill St. Mrs. H. L. Richardson, King St. TAKANINI: Mrs. A. Green, Beach Road. PUKEKOHE: Miss G. H. Davy, c/o Mrs. G. Hart, East Street. PAEROA: Mrs. A. M. Matkovich, Station Road. HAMILTON: Miss H. M. McLean, 72 Palmerston St. TE AWAMUTU: Mrs. E. A. Owen, Racecourse Road. GISBORNE: Mrs. O. E. Thomas, 178 Russell St. ‘

OTANE: Mrs. L. K. Hoskings, Brogden. St. WAITARA: Mrs. E. Anderson, Queen Street. NEW PLYMOUTH: Mrs. M. Amor-Smith, 5 Nobs Line. Mrs. M. Anderson, 26 Victoria Road. Mrs. E. J. Cathro, 259 Courtenay St. Miss C. Cavanagh, c/o Mrs. White, Lemon St. ' Miss A. Whiting,' 98 Young Street. WANGANUI: Miss L. Egerton, 113, Somme Parade. FOXTON: Mrs. E. E. Dix, Coley Street. MASTERTON: Mrs. L. Beckett, 54 Essex St. Miss R. Hill, 76 Bannister St. Miss A. M. Mclntosh, 29 Victoria St. LOWER HUTT: Mrs. L. A. L. Renshaw, 18, White’s Line. Mrs. P. E. Freeme, 89, Waterloo Rd. WELLINGTON: Miss R.. Brown, 3 Sommerset Av., Wellington South. Miss F. Graham, 103, Hanson St. Miss J. L. Pinney, c/o Mrs. A. Robertson, 71 Austin St. TAKAKA: Mrs. E. Bethune, Motupipi Rd. BLAKETOWN: Mrs. J. E. Kennedy, Blake St. RUNANGA: Mrs. M. J. Purnell, Walker St. TE TAHO (South Westland): Mrs. M. W. Gunn. KAIAPOI: Miss L. R. Birch, 100 Charles St. CUST: Mrs. M. Briggs, Council House. LYTTELTON: Mrs. A. M. Shepherd, 7 Winchester St. EIFFLETON: Mrs. A. L. Dunlop, Main South Road. OXFORD: Mrs. M. A. Pratt, Bush Road. TEMUKA: Miss M. Todd, 17, Gammack St. DUNEDIN: Mrs. S. E. Lyng, 9, Cutten St. Mrs. A. V. McVicker, 366 George St. Miss L. E. Morris, 58 Glasgow St. MOSGIEL: Mrs. L. Gibson. GORE: Miss M. Ferguson. OREPUKI: Mrs. E. E. Sorrensen.

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS WHO HAVE ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN RELATION TO MATERNITY BENEFITS:

WHANGAREI: Dr. J. G. Campbell, 12 Aubrey St. RAWENE: Dr. G. M. Smith. WARKWORTH: Dr. R. V. Shaw, Main Street. AUCKLAND: Dr. J. M. Waddell, 88 Vauxhall Rd., Devonport. Dr. W. S. Brockway, 124, Symonds St. Dr. W. H. Horton, 78 Symonds St. OHURA: Dr. R. B. Turnbull. WHAKATANE: Dr. F. J. Appleby, Domain Road. Dr. A. W. F. Cole, 24, Domain Road. TE ARAROA: Dr. T. Wi Repa. t NEW PLYMOUTH: Dr. G. H. Thomson, 215, Devon St. PALMERSTON NORTH: Dr. K. H. Dean, 163, Broadway Avenue. Dr. C. W. Peach, 158, Broadway Avenue. Department of Health, Wellington, May 10, 1939.

WELLINGTON: Dr. D. S. Milne, Totara, Crescent, Lower Hutt and 25, Courtenay Place, Wellington. TAKAKA: Dr. E. A. Aylward, Commercial , Street. Dr. E. C. Bydder, Commercial Street. 5 BLACKBALL: Dr. B. H. S. Aylward. NEW BRIGHTON: Dr. Maud Fere. METHVEN: Dr. D. G, Wallace, Chertsey Rd. HERBERT: Dr. A. N. Trotter. DUNEDIN: Dr. A. A. Reid, 230, High Street. . ALEXANDRA: Dr. A. E. Gladstone. R. A. SHORE, Acting Director-General of Health.