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Policy

Social Security Guide 3.1.4.05 Payability during periods in gaol or psychiatric confinement

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

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

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.90, Payability of CP

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 198AA, Qualification for carer payment - hospitalisation
  • section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on carer payment
  • section198AD, Ex-WP qualification for CP
  • section 1158, Some social security payments not payable during period in gaol or in psychiatric confinement following criminal charge
  • section 1159, Payment may be redirected to dependent partner or child