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Coding a paper claim for Carer Payment (CP) where the care receiver is 16 years of age or over 009-04050060



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An attachment is available.Assessment results for Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Streamlined Transfer - Child to Adult

Medical report results in CA cancellation

The following table contains scenarios of where a medical report for a Carer Payment (CP) claim results in the cancellation of Carer Allowance (CA).

Scenario

Action

Outcome

Carer claiming CP receives CA for the adult

Ensure all permanent conditions have been covered on the latest medical report

Cancel CA

Another carer receives CA for the adult

Ensure all permanent conditions have been covered on the latest medical report

Conduct a medical review