Processing proof of rent for the Verification field on the Accommodation Details (AC) screen 108-18092631

Policy

Verification requirements and exempt accommodation for RA

Social Security Guide 2.2.13.20 RA - verification required

Social Security Guide 1.1.E.168 Exempt accommodation (RA)

Social Security Guide 1.1.B.70 Board & lodging (RA, SpB)

ABSTUDY

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual

• Overview of Rent Assistance
• Assessment of Rent
• Entitlement to Rent Assistance

Legislation

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RA related legislation for Family Assistance

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999

• Schedule 1, Part 5, division 2B
• Schedule 1, Part 5, division 3, clause 39, Rate of benefit for certain recipients of pensions under the Veterans' Entitlements Act

Rent definitions

Social Security Act 1991

• section 5A(6), recipient child
• section 13, Rent Definitions
• section 13(8A), 'Subject to subsections (8B) and (8C), a person is an aged care resident if…'
• section 13(9), 'For the purposes of this Act, unless the contrary intention appears, a person is in a care situation if…'
• section 12C, Special residence and residents definitions
• section 1145A, Application of Division to granny flat residents