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This page contains links to policy and legislation.

Policy

Social Security Guide, 1.1.R.250 Respite care

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.70, Changes to carer situation - effect on CP qualification

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.60, Changes to care receiver situation - effect on CP qualification

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.50, Qualification for CP during temporary absence from the private home - hospitalisation

Social Security Guide, 3.6.4.140, Notification & recipient obligations for CP

Social Security Guide, 3.6.7.60, Qualification during temporary absence from the private home - hospitalisation (CA)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 197A, Overview - circumstances in which person is qualified for carer payment
• section 198AA, Qualification for carer payment - hospitalisation
• section 954A, Qualification for carer allowance - caring for a disabled adult in a private home not shared by the adult and carer
• section 198AC, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Payment
• subsections (1) to (5)
• section 198AD, Qualification - wife pension and carer allowance recipient
• section 957, Effect of cessation of care etc. on Carer Allowance
• subsections (1) to (4)