Coding absences for Carer Allowance (CA) where care of the care receiver is shared 009-06040050

Policy

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

Social Security Guide 3.6.7.110 Payability of CA - Customers with Shared Care Responsibilities

Legislation

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Two or more carers

Social Security Act 1991

• section 981, Secretary may make declaration where 2 people are qualified for Carer Allowance for the same care receiver or care receivers
• section 964, Carer Allowance not payable to 2 people for the same care receiver or care receivers unless declaration made
• section 965, Carer Allowance not payable to more than one member of a couple

Rate where carer allowance shared

Social Security Act 1991, section 974(4), Rate where carer allowance shared

Qualification for Carer Allowance (CA) - hospitalisation

Social Security Act 1991, section 955, Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation

Effect of cessation of care on Carer Allowance (CA)

Social Security Act 1991, section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance