Hospitalisation provisions for Carer Payment (CP) and Carer Allowance (CA) 009-06010020

Policy

Carer Payment (CP)

Social Security Guide 3.6.4.40 Qualification for CP during temporary cessation of care

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.50, Qualification for CP during temporary absence from the private home - hospitalisation

Social Security Guide 3.6.4.60 Changes to care receiver situation - effect on CP qualification

Carer Allowance (CA)

Social Security Guide 3.6.7.50 Qualification for CA during temporary cessation of care

Social Security Guide 3.6.7.60 Qualification during temporary absence from the private home - hospitalisation (CA)

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 198(2), Constant care for disabled adult or disabled adult and a dependent child
• section 198AA, Qualification for carer payment - hospitalisation
• section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on carer payment
• 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