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Policy

Social Security Guide, 8.4.2, Immediate Payments

Social Security Guide, 8.4.2.10, Urgent Payments

Social Security Guide, 8.4.2.20, Hardship Advance Payment

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991, section 19C, Severe financial hardship definitions

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

  • section 51, Advance in case of severe financial hardship
  • section 55, Payment into bank account etc.
  • section 85, Resumption of payment after cancellation or suspension