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Death of a child care receiver and the effect on Carer Allowance (CA) 009-03090050



Policy

Family Assistance Guide, 2.1.1.110, Death of an FTB or Regular Care Child

Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.1.40, Calculating FTB Bereavement Payment

Social Security Law, 3.6.4.140, Notification & Recipient Obligations for CP

Social Security Law, 3.6.7.180, Notification & Recipient Obligations for CA

Social Security Law, 3.6.7.190, Continuation, Variation or Termination of CA

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • part 1.2, section 21, Bereavement definitions
  • part 2.19, Carer allowance
  • part 2.19, division 10, subdivision A, section 992J, Continued Carer Allowance during bereavement rate continuation period where disabled child dies
  • part 2.19, division 10, subdivision A, section 992K, Lump sum payable in some circumstances
  • part 2.19, division 10, subdivision B, section 992L, Continuation of qualification for carer allowance for 4 weeks in some cases where recipient's disabled child dies