Whom medical aid compensation is payable to
230 Whom medical aid compensation is payable to
Compensation under section 226 for the loss of, or damage to, a member’s medical aid is payable to:
the person who made the claim for compensation; or
if that person so directs:
the person who provided any goods or services in connection with the replacement or repair of the medical aid; or
any other person who incurred the cost of goods or services in connection with the replacement or repair.
A special rule applies if there is a trustee under section 432.
A payment under section 226 to a person who provided the goods or services discharges any liability of any other person for the cost of the goods or services to the extent of the payment.
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