Carer Payment (CP) grant overlaps existing Carer Allowance (CA) absence 009-03040090

Policy

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.4.40, Qualification for CP during Temporary Cessation of Care

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.4.50, Qualification for CP during Temporary Absence from the Private Home – Hospitalisation

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.7.50, Qualification for CA during Temporary Cessation of Care

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.7.60, Qualification during Temporary Absence from the Private Home - Hospitalisation (CA)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 198AA, Qualification for carer payment - hospitalisation
• section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on carer payment
• section 198(2), Constant care for disabled etc. persons
• section 955, Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
• section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on carer allowance