Coding absences for Carer Allowance (CA) where care of the care receiver is shared 009-06040050
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Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.50, Qualification for CA during Temporary Cessation of Care
Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.110, Payability of CA - Customers with Shared Care Responsibilities
Legislation
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Two or more carers
- section 981, Secretary may make declaration where 2 people are qualified for Carer Allowance for the same care receiver or care receivers
- section 964, Carer Allowance not payable to 2 people for the same care receiver or care receivers unless declaration made
- section 965, Carer Allowance not payable to more than one member of a couple
Rate where carer allowance shared
Social Security Act 1991, section 974(4), Rate where carer allowance shared
Qualification for Carer Allowance (CA) - hospitalisation
Social Security Act 1991, section 955, Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
Effect of cessation of care on Carer Allowance (CA)
Social Security Act 1991, section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance