Coding a one-off absence for Carer Payment (CP)/Carer Allowance (CA) when the care receiver is absent 009-06040010

This page contains links to policy and legislation.

Policy

Carer Payment (CP)

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

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

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

Carer Allowance (CA)

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

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

Legislation

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Carer Payment (CP)

Social Security Act 1991

• section 198AA, Qualification for carer payment - hospitalisation
• section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Payment

Carer Allowance (CA)

Social Security Act 1991

• section 954B, Qualification for carer allowance - receiving carer payment for caring for child or children
• section 955, Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
• section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance