Commentary on Sections Recovery of NHS charges Section 154: Payment of NHS charges
331.Section 154 sets out the time limits for payment of NHS charges. Subsection (1) provides that where a certificate is issued before settlement of a claim, payment must be made within 14 days of settlement. Subsection (2) provides that, where a certificate is issued on or after settlement, payment must be made within 14 days of issue of the certificate.