Coding a paper claim for Carer Payment (CP) where the care receiver is 16 years of age or over 009-04050060

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Assessment results for Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance Streamlined Transfer - Child to Adult

The following table contains scenarios of where a medical report for a Carer Payment (CP) claim results in the cancellation of Carer Allowance (CA).

Scenario	Action	Outcome
Carer claiming CP receives CA for the adult	Ensure all permanent conditions have been covered on the latest medical report	Cancel CA
Another carer receives CA for the adult	Ensure all permanent conditions have been covered on the latest medical report	Conduct a medical review