Coding the Adult Disability Assessment Tool (ADAT) 009-05020010

Policy

Social Security Guide 3.6.9 Adult Disability Assessment Tool (ADAT)

Social Security Guide 1.1.T.170 Treating health professional (THP) (CA, CP)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 38C, Adult Disability Assessment Tool
• section 198(2), Constant care for disabled adult or disabled adult and a dependent child
• section 954, Qualification for carer allowance - caring for a disabled adult in a private home of both the adult and the carer