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Assessing independence when a customer's parents cannot exercise responsibilities 001-04060080



Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.2.5.10, Qualification for YA & DSP as an Independent Young Person

Social Security Guide, 1.1.D.100, Dependent YA recipient, independent YA recipient (YA)

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

  • section 1067, Definitions
  • section 1067A(6), If parents cannot exercise responsibilities
  • section 5(2), Dependent child-under 16