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Adult medical reviews for Carer Payment (CP) or Carer Allowance (CA) 009-08050010



Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4, CP - Qualification & Payability

Social Security Guide, 3.6.7, CA - Qualification & Payability

Social Security Guide, 3.6.180, Notification & Recipient Obligations for CA

Social Security Guide, 6.2.5.50, CP - Reviews (Adult with a Disability)

Social Security Guide, 6.2.5.52, CP - Reviews (Lower ADAT Score Adult)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 198AAA, Continuation of qualification when person receiving care admitted to institution
  • section 198AA, Qualification for carer payment - hospitalisation
  • section 198AB, Care not required to be in private residence during portability period
  • section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Payment
  • section 198AD, Ex-WP qualification for CP
  • section 954(1), Qualification for carer allowance - caring for a disabled adult
  • section 955(1), Qualification for carer allowance - hospitalisation
  • section 956, Absence from Australia
  • section 957, on carer allowance
  • section 974(3), Rate of carer allowance
    • subsection 3,'Reduced fortnightly rate if care receiver undertakes training etc.'
  • Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 Section 118C – Date of effect of adverse determinations – general rules