Carer Allowance (CA) and Carer Payment (CP) interaction of portability and temporary cessation of care (respite) rules 009-03100010
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Carer and overseas travel
Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.80, Qualification for CP during Overseas Travel
Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.70, Qualification for CA during Overseas Travel
Social Security Guide, 7.1, Conditions for payment outside Australia
Carer Payment and cessation of care (respite)
Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.40, Qualification for CP during temporary cessation of care
Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.150, Continuation Variation or Termination of CP
Definitions for Carer Allowance
Social Security Guide, 1.1.C.40, Carer (CP, CA)
Social Security Guide, 1.1.C.21, Care receiver (CA)
Legislation
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Definitions
- section 952, Carer Allowance definitions
- section 197(1), Carer payment definitions
Portability
- section 1213, Persons to whom Division applies
- section 198AB, Care not required to be in private residence during portability period
Temporary cessation of care (respite)
Social Security Act 1991, section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Payment