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Assessing a recognised disability for Carer Allowance (CA) (child) 009-03040020

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For Carer Payment/Carer Allowance Smart Centre Processing staff only.

Policy

Determining a recognised disability

Guide to Social Security Law, 1.1.R.90, Recognised disability (CA (child))

Guide to Social Security Law, 1.1.R.95, Recognised medical condition (CA)

Guide to Social Security Law, 1.1.C.144, Child with a disability (CA)

Assessment for Carer Allowance and the Child Disability Assessment Tool

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.7.30, Qualification for CA

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.12, Disability Care Load Assessment (Child) (DCLA)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 952, Carer Allowance definitions
  • section 953, caring for either 1 or 2 disabled children
  • section 38E, Disability Care Load Assessment (Child) Determination