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Death of an adult care receiver and the effect on Carer Allowance (CA) 009-03090060

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Policy

Social Security Guide 2.2.6 Confirming a Death

Social Security Guide 3.6.7.175 Bereavement Provisions for CA

Social Security Guide 3.6.7.190 Continuation, Variation or Termination of CA

Social Security Guide 3.10.4.20 Notification Period for Bereavement Events - 28 days

Social Security Guide 3.6.7.180 Notification & Recipient Obligations for CA

Social Security Guide 3.6.4.140 Notification & Recipient Obligations for CP

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

General

  • section 21, Bereavement definitions
  • subsection 2(b), 'bereavement notification day'
  • subsection 2(d), 'bereavement rate continuation period'

Adult care receivers

  • section 992LA, Continued Carer Allowance during bereavement rate continuation period where disabled adult dies
  • section 992LB, Lump sum payable in some circumstances

Child care receivers

  • section 992J(1), Continued carer allowance during bereavement rate continuation period where disabled child dies
  • section 992K(1), Lump sum payable in some circumstances