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Eligibility for Carer Allowance (CA) for 2 carers in respect of the same care receiver 009-03020050

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Policy

Social Security Guide

  • 1.2.5.50, Carer Allowance (CA) - description
  • 3.6.7, CA - qualification & payability
  • 3.6.7.30, Qualification for CA
  • 3.6.7.100, Payability of CA

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 952, Carer Allowance definitions
  • section 953, Qualification for carer allowance - caring for either 1 or 2 disabled children
  • 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 1 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