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Complications to grants of Carer Payment (CP) and/or Carer Allowance (CA) 009-03040080



Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.40, Qualification for CP during temporary cessation of care

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.50, Qualification for CP during temporary absence from the private home - hospitalisation

Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.60, Qualification during temporary absence from the private home - hospitalisation (CA)

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.20, Claim lodgement - general provisions

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.60, Contacting Services Australia about a claim

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 198AA, Qualification for CP - hospitalisation
  • section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Payment
  • subsection 1, Continuation of payment where temporary cessation of care
  • subsection 2, Continuation of payment after hospitalisation - section 198AA ceases to apply
  • section 955, Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
  • section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance
  • subsection 1, Continuation of allowance where temporary cessation of care
  • subsection 2, Continuation of allowance after hospitalisation - section 955 ceases to apply

Social Security Administration Act 1999

  • section 13, Deemed claim-person contacting Department about a claim for a social security payment
  • section 14, Deemed claim-person contacting Department about a claim for a concession card
  • section 14A, Determination for purposes of sections 13 and 14, Social Security (Administration) (Class of Persons - Intent to Claim) Determination 2018