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Example of change in financial investments and renewal of LIC

This table describes an example covering information about a change in financial investments and renewal of LIC).

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Example of change in financial investments and renewal of LIC

Tanya's current LIC HCC ends on 7 August 2023. The 8 week income assessment period for the LIC renewal process is from 16 May 2023 to 10 July 2023.

As part of the renewal process, Tanya advises that:

  • they purchased new shares in company ABC on 14 April 2023
  • they purchased a new managed investment with company XYHZ on 1 July 2023, and
  • the current balance of their existing bank account (already on record) is $1,000. This is different from the recorded balance of $2,400 for that account

Assessment of new shares - the Date of Event (DOV) is 14 April 2023. The Date of Effect (DOE) for the LIC system to calculate the relevant income for the assessment period is 16 May 2023. This is the start date of renewal assessment period.

Assessment of new managed investments - the DOV (date of purchase 1 July 2023) is after 16 May 2023 but still part of the assessment period. The DOE for this investment is also 1 July 2023. The LIC system will calculate the relevant income for the period 1 July 2023 to 10 July 2023 as part of the renewal assessment.

Assessment of existing bank account - the DOV (on Savings (SVS) screen) and the DOE for the bank account update will be 16 May 2023 (start date of assessment period).

Tanya will need to provide evidence of the purchase of the 2 new investments. Tanya will not need to provide proof of the change to her bank account balance as verification of bank account balances is not required for new claims or renewals.

Forms

Details of your child’s care arrangements (FA012)

Renewing Your Health Care Card (SS054M)

Health Care Card (SS357)

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