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Temporary Cessation of Care (respite) provisions for Carer Payment (CP) and Carer Allowance (CA) 009-06010010

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Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.50, Qualification for CA during Temporary Cessation of Care

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.60, Changes to Care Receiver Situation - Effect on CP Qualification

Social Security Guide, 1.1.R.250, Respite care

Social Security Guide, 3.1.4.05, Payability During Periods in Gaol or Psychiatric Confinement

Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.105, Payability of CA - Recipient in Gaol or in Psychiatric Confinement

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 198(2), Constant care of disabled etc. persons
  • section 1158, Some social security payments not payable during period in gaol or in psychiatric confinement following criminal charge
  • section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance
  • section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Payment
  • section 198AD, Ex-WP qualification for CP
  • section 198(2), Constant care of disabled etc. persons
  • section 4(9), Approved respite care