Widow Allowance (WA) 099-09000000

This file is for historical assessments/information only.

Policy

Social Security Guide 3.4.3, WA - qualification & payability

Social Security Guide 5.1.8.20 Common benefit rates

Social Security Guide 7.1.1 Portability table (summary of payment rules)

Social Security Guide 7.1.3 Limited portability

Social Security Guide 7.1.8 Portability definitions

Social Security Guide 8.1.1.20 Claim lodgement - general provisions

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 408BA, Qualification for Widow Allowance
• section 408AA, Time limit on grants
• section 408FA, How to work out a woman's widow allowance rate