Temporary cessation of care (respite) and hospitalisation (CLK) 009-06010000

Policy

Definitions

Guide to Social Security Law, 1.1.R.250, Respite care

Carer Payment (CP)

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.4.40, Qualification for CP during Temporary Cessation of Care

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.4.50, Qualification for CP during Temporary Absence from the Private Home - Hospitalisation

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.4.60, Changes to Care Receiver Situation - Effect on CP Qualification

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.4.70, Changes to Carer Situation - Effect on CP Qualification

Carer Allowance (CA)

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.7.50, Qualification for CA during Temporary Cessation of Care

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.7.60, Qualification during Temporary Absence from the Private Home - Hospitalisation

Legislation

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Carer Payment (CP)

Social Security Act 1991

• section 197A, Overview - circumstances in which person is qualified for carer payment
• section 198AA, Qualification for carer payment - hospitalisation
• section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Payment
• section 198(2), Constant care of disabled etc. persons
• section 198AD, Ex-WP qualification for CP

Carer Allowance (CA)

Social Security Act 1991

• section 955, Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
• section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance
• section 957(2), Continuation of allowance after hospitalisation - section 955 ceases to apply