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FTB immunisation grace period - customer takes action
Sam receives FTB Part A for child Luka. Luka has missed vaccinations and has not met the immunisation requirements since 5 December 2017.
On 1 July 2018 Luka’s immunisation status is checked and an FTB immunisation grace period starts on 2 July 2018. A letter advises Sam that Luka must meet immunisation requirements before 2 September 2018. If not met, an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to the rate of FTB Part A paid for Luka.
FTB immunisation grace period:
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start date: 2 July 2018
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end date: 2 September 2018
On 21 August 2018, Sam and Luka attend a vaccination provider and Luka receives the missed vaccination. The vaccination provider updates the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and Luka's immunisation status updates to 'met' on 23 August 2018.
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Last Immunisation Update (LIUE) date: 21 August 2018
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AIR updated date: 23 August 2018
As Luka meets immunisation requirements, the FTB immunisation grace period ends on 20 August 2018.
An FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation is not applied to Sam’s payment.
The immunisation update will also result in the reconciliation of FTB for the 2017-18 financial year. This is because Luka has now met the immunisation requirements for the FTB Part A supplement for the 2017-18 financial year.
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FTB immunisation grace period - child remains non-compliant
Ali receives FTB Part A for child Jax.
On 1 October 2018, the AIR sends through an immunisation status update as Jax no longer meets immunisation requirements.
On 2 October 2018, an FTB immunisation grace period letter is sent to Ali. The letter advises that Jax must meet immunisation requirements before 3 December 2018. If not met, an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to the rate of FTB Part A paid for Jax.
FTB immunisation grace period:
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start date: 2 October 2018
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end date: 3 December 2018
Ali does not take action. A check of Jax’s immunisation status occurs on 4 December 2018. As Jax remains non-compliant, an FTB rate reduction due to immunisation starts on 4 December 2018. This will remain in place until Jax meets the immunisation requirements.
The 2018-19 reconciliation applies the rate reduction due to immunisation to the rate of FTB Part A for Jax. This is for the period 2 October to 3 December 2018.
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FTB immunisation grace period - immunisation status unknown
Dana receives FTB Part A for her child Ashley.
Dana has never provided Medicare details for Ashley, so the child’s immunisation status is unknown.
On 2 July 2018 a FTB immunisation grace period letter is sent to Dana. The letter asks Dana to provide Ashley’s Medicare details to enable an AIR link. It also states Ashley must meet immunisation requirements by 2 September 2018. If not met, an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply.
FTB immunisation grace period:
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start date: 2 July 2018
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end date: 2 September 2018
On 16 July 2018, Dana updates Ashley’s Medicare details online and an AIR link is successful. On 17 July 2018, the AIR transfers Ashley’s immunisation status. Ashley does not meet the immunisation requirements.
Ashley's immunisation status is now known. Dana has 63 days from 17 July 2018 for Ashley to meet the immunisation requirements. A new FTB immunisation grace period letter sends to Dana. It advises Ashley must meet immunisation requirements by 17 September 2018. If not met, an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply.
FTB immunisation grace period new:
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start date: 17 July 2018
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end date: 17 September 2018
If Ashley does not meet immunisation requirements by 17 September 2018:
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an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to Dana’s rate from 18 September 2018, and
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at 2018-19 reconciliation, the rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to the rate of FTB Part A for Dana for the period 17 July 2018 to 17 September 2018
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FTB immunisation grace period crosses financial years
Ben has been receiving FTB for Eli and Lee since 9 September 2016.
Eli has missed a vaccination and on 19 June 2019, the AIR updates Eli’s immunisation status to 'not met'.
On 20 June 2019, an FTB immunisation grace period letter is sent to Ben. It advises Ben that Eli must meet immunisation requirements by 21 August 2019. If not met, an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply.
FTB immunisation grace period:
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start date: 20 June 2019
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end date: 21 August 2019
On 14 August 2019 Ben's adjusted taxable income (ATI) details are received from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for the 2018-19 financial year.
As Ben's FTB immunisation grace period has not ended, 2018-19 FTB reconciliation will remain pending. This is because the rate of payment for the period 20- 30 June 2019 is undetermined.
It remains pending until the AIR advises:
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Eli has met the immunisation requirements, or
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the FTB immunisation grace period ends on 21 August 2019 (whichever occurs first)
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FTB Part A rate reduction reduces customer’s rate to zero
Vui and Sean are receiving FTB for their child Xan. Their rate of FTB Part A is $17.87 per fortnight. They are not eligible for FTB Part B or any other add-ons.
Xan does not meet the immunisation requirements. At the end of a 63 day FTB immunisation grace period, a rate reduction due to immunisation applies to the rate of FTB Part A for Xan. This reduces the rate of FTB to zero.
Vui’s FTB will not cancel and will instead remain current at zero rate (CZR-INR). The reduction will remain in place until Xan meets immunisation requirements.
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Child’s immunisation status is corrected
Callie receives FTB for child Jane.
On 15 March 2019, the AIR advises that Jane does not meet immunisation requirements and triggers an FTB immunisation grace period.
FTB immunisation:
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period start date: 18 March 2019
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grace period end date: 19 May 2019
On 20 May 2019, Jane's immunisation status shows immunisation requirements are still not met. Therefore, an FTB rate reduction due to immunisation starts on 20 May 2019. Callie receives an FTB rate assessment notice and contacts Services Australia about the change of rate. Callie advises Jane's vaccinations are up to date. Callie checks Jane’s immunisation history statement and finds Jane's recent vaccinations missing. Callie contacts Jane’s vaccination provider who is able to update the AIR.
On 5 June 2019 the AIR provides an updated immunisation status for Jane:
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Last Immunisation Update (LIUE) date: 6 April 2019
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AIR updated date: 5 June 2019
The FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation status ceases on 5 June 2019 and Callie’s rate of FTB Part A is reassessed. Callie is paid immediate arrears for the period 20 May 2019 to 4 June 2019. This is because the FTB Part A rate reduction was incorrectly applied.
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Child’s immunisation status corrected for previous financial year
On 14 October 2019, Louise lodges an FTB lump sum claim for the 2018-19 financial year for child Claire.
Assessment of the claim occurs on 23 November 2019. Claire’s record has never linked with the AIR. Louise must now provide Claire’s Medicare details. The claim status remains pending while the attempt to link to AIR occurs.
On 24 November 2019, Claire’s immunisation status updates and assessment of the claim occurs. Claire does not meet immunisation requirements on the date of the claim assessment. The rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to the rate of FTB Part A payable for Claire for the entire lump sum claim period.
On 14 July 2020, the AIR provides an updated immunisation status for Claire:
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Last Immunisation Update (LIUE) date: 6 April 2019
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AIR updated date: 13 July 2020
The immunisation update will not result in any arrears paying for the 2018-19 financial year. This is because the date of receipt of the updated immunisation status is outside the payable timeframe. FTB Part A arrears can only be backdated to 1 July of the previous financial year.
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Assessment of past period in FTB instalment claim
On 19 November 2018 Hugo claims FTB for child Rose. Rose entered into Hugo’s care on 4 July 2018.
Rose’s immunisation status is checked when Hugo’s claim is assessed on 20 November 2018. Rose does not meet the immunisation requirements on this date.
Hugo’s claim for FTB grants on 20 November 2018. An FTB Part A rate reduction applies to the past period 4 July 2018 to 19 November 2018. This is because Rose did not meet the immunisation requirements on the date of claim assessment. Any immunisation status recorded for Rose during this period is not taken into account.
On 20 November 2018, an FTB immunisation grace period letter is sent to Hugo. The letter advises that Rose must meet immunisation requirements by 21 January 2019. If not met, an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply.
FTB immunisation grace period:
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start date: 20 November 2018
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end date: 21 January 2019
During the FTB immunisation grace period, the rate reduction due to immunisation is not applied to Hugo's rate of FTB Part A for Rose.
If Rose does not meet immunisation requirements by 21 January 2019:
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an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to Hugo’s rate from 22 January 2019, and
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at 2018-19 reconciliation, the FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to Hugo’s rate of FTB Part A for the period 20 November 2018 to 21 January 2019.
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Assessment of past period in FTB lump sum claim
On 14 August 2019, Jaimie lodges an FTB lump sum claim for the 2018-19 financial year for child William.
Assessment of the claim occurs on 15 August 2019. William’s record has never linked with the AIR. Jamie must now provide William’s Medicare details. The claim status remains pending while the attempt to link to AIR occurs.
On 16 August 2019, William’s immunisation status updates and assessment of the claim occurs. William does not meet immunisation requirements on the date of the claim assessment. The rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to the rate of FTB Part A payable for William for the entire lump sum claim period.
Note: there are no FTB immunisation grace periods for past periods (including lump sum claims), and subsequent lump sum claims cannot be accepted even if the child’s immunisation requirements are met at that time.
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Assessment of past period in FTB lump sum claim pending AIR link and income
On 18 October 2019, Belinda lodges an FTB lump sum claim for the 2018-19 financial year for child Olivia.
Assessment of the claim occurs on 19 November 2019. Olivia’s record has never linked with the AIR. Belinda must provide Olivia’s Medicare details. The claim status remains pending while:
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the attempt to link to AIR occurs, and
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income details from the Australian Taxation Officer (ATO) are received
On 20 November 2019, Olivia’s immunisation status updates and Olivia meets immunisation requirements on the date of the claim assessment. The reconciliation is still pending income details from the ATO.
On 15 June 2020, AIR updates that Olivia does not meet immunisation requirements. The reconciliation is still pending income details.
On 17 June 2020, income details are received and reconciliation completes. As Olivia was not meeting immunisation requirements on the date reconciliation completed, a rate reduction will apply to the rate of FTB Part A for Olivia for the entire lump sum claim period.
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Customer's FTB cancels during immunisation grace period
Meghan receives FTB for child Blake and an income support payment.
On 8 October 2018, the AIR sends through an immunisation status update as Blake no longer meets immunisation requirements. On 9 October 2018, an FTB immunisation grace period letter is sent to Meghan. The letter advises Blake must meet immunisation requirements before 10 December 2018. If not met, an FTB Part A rate reduction due to immunisation will apply to the rate of FTB Part A paid for Blake.
FTB immunisation grace period:
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start date: 9 October 2018
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end date: 10 December 2018
On 5 November 2018, Meghan's income support payment cancels. Twenty one days later, on 26 November 2018, Meghan's FTB cancels off income support (OIS). Meghan contacts 3 December 2018 and Meghan's FTB restores from the 26 November 2018. The immunisation grace period for Blake commences and the new grace period end date is now 3 February 2019.
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Customers can view and request an immunisation history statement for children aged under 14 years online via Medicare online accounts.