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Carer Payment (CP) absences for more than one carer under the Adult Disability Assessment Tool (ADAT) 80+ 009-06010070

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Policy

Social Security Guide 1.1.T.188 Two or more carers

Social Security Guide 3.6.4.10 Qualification for CP

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

Legislation

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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
  • section 198AC(2), Continuation of payment after hospitalisation - section 198AA ceases to apply
  • section 198(2), Constant care of disabled etc. persons