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This page contains links to policy and legislation.

Policy

Social Security Guide, 1.1.C.10, Care & attention (CA)

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

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)

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 955, Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
  • section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on carer allowance
  • section 1158, Some social security payments not payable during period in gaol or in psychiatric confinement following criminal charge