Coding a regular absence for Carer Payment (CP) and/or Carer Allowance (CA) when the care receiver is absent 009-06040020

Policy

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

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 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