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Eligibility for Carer Allowance (CA) (auto) when a carer is also receiving Carer Payment (CP) (child) 009-03020020

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Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.35, Qualification for CA (Child) - Automatic Qualification for CA (child) through Qualification for CP (child)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 95B, Automatic suspension or cancellation - carer allowance
  • section 953, Qualification for carer allowance - caring for either 1 or 2 disabled children
  • section954B, Qualification for carer allowance - receiving carer payment for caring for child or children
  • section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance
  • 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
  • section 981, Secretary may make declaration where 2 people are qualified for Carer Allowance for the same care receiver or care receivers

Social Security (Administration Act) 1999

  • section 12F, Carer allowance
  • section 15A, Deemed claim - certain claims for carer allowance