Carer Payment (CP) absences for more than one carer under the Adult Disability Assessment Tool (ADAT) 80+ 009-06010070

This page contains links to policy and legislation.

Policy

Guide to Social Security Law, 1.1.T.188, Two or more carers

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.4.10, Qualification for 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

Legislation

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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 198AC(2), Continuation of payment after hospitalisation - section 198AA ceases to apply
• section 198(2), Constant care of disabled etc. persons