Cancellation of Carer Payment (CP)/Carer Allowance (CA) where previously re-granted after a cancellation due to exceeding respite bank 009-06010050

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Policy

Definitions

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

Carer Payment

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.40, Qualification for CP during Temporary Cessation of Care

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.50, Qualification for CP during Temporary Absence from the Private Home - Hospitalisation

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

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.90, Payability of CP

Carer Allowance

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

Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.60, Qualification during Temporary Absence from the Private Home - Hospitalisation (CA)

Legislation

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Carer Payment

Social Security Act 1991

• section 197A, Overview - circumstances in which person is qualified for carer payment
• section 198AA, Qualification for carer payment - hospitalisation
• section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Payment

Carer Allowance

Social Security Act 1991

• section 955, Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
• section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance