Change of care for Health Care Card (HCC) only Carer Allowance (CA) (child) 009-03050030

This document outlines the requirements following a Carer Allowance (CA) (child) change of care, where the carer is qualified for a Health Care Card (HCC) only CA for the child.

Requirements when there is a change of care

With a change of care for HCC only CA:

• the carer who is ceasing care for a care receiver will have no further entitlement. HCC only CA should be cancelled
• the new carer is required to complete a new claim
• a new medical report is required when:
  • the claim is made within 6 months of the next scheduled medical review of entitlement, or
  • there is reason to believe that the care receiver's medical condition has changed

Dispute between carers

If there is a dispute between 2 carers over the care being provided, see Change of care for Carer Payment (CP) and Carer Allowance (CA) customers.

Related links

Claiming Carer Payment (CP) and/or Carer Allowance (CA)

Eligibility for Carer Allowance (CA) (child) when a customer is claiming or receiving CA only

Coding a paper claim for Carer Allowance (CA) where the care receiver is under 16 years

Concession cards and information

Shared care for Carer Allowance (CA)

Changes to shared care for Carer Allowance (CA)