Commencing or returning to work for Carer Allowance 009-03070010

Policy

Social Security Guide, 1.1.C.10, Care & attention (CA)

Social Security Guide, 1.1.F.170, Fourteen hours rule for HCC only CA (child) (CA)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 952, Carer Allowance definitions
• section 953, caring for either 1 or 2 disabled children
• section 954, caring for a disabled adult in a private home of both the adult and the carer
• section 955, hospitalisation
• section 957A, Carer Allowance income test
• section 198AD, Qualification - wife pension and carer allowance recipient