Death of an adult care receiver and the effect on Carer Allowance (CA) 009-03090060
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Social Security Guide, 2.2.6, Confirming a Death
Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.175, Bereavement Provisions for CA
Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.190, Continuation, Variation or Termination of CA
Social Security Guide, 3.10.4.20, Notification Period for Bereavement Events - 28 days
Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.180, Notification & Recipient Obligations for CA
Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.140, Notification & Recipient Obligations for CP
Legislation
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General
- section 21, Bereavement definitions
- subsection 2(b), 'bereavement notification day'
- subsection 2(d), 'bereavement rate continuation period'
Adult care receivers
- section 992LA, Continued Carer Allowance during bereavement rate continuation period where disabled adult dies
- section 992LB, Lump sum payable in some circumstances
Child care receivers
- section 992J(1), Continued carer allowance during bereavement rate continuation period where disabled child dies
- section 992K(1), Lump sum payable in some circumstances