Initial contact by customers applying for the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS) 065-01010060

Policy

Social Security Guide, 3.4.5.10, Qualification for HEAS

Social Security Guide, 3.4.5.40, Rate of HEAS

Social Security Guide, 3.4.5.50, Payability of HEAS

Social Security Guide, 3.4.5.60, Supplementary Benefits & Assistance for HEAS Recipients

Social Security Guide, 3.4.5.90, Repayment of the HEAS Loan

Social Security Guide, 8.1.1.40, When to Lodge a Claim - General Provisions

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• Part 3.12, Division 1, Value of person's assets
• section 1133, Qualification for participation in pension loans scheme
• section 1136, Need for a request to participate
• section 1135A, maximum loan available
• section 1135, creation of debt
• section 1138, Existence of debt results in charge over real assets
• section 1143, Registration of charge
• section 1144AA, No negative equity guarantee

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, section 13(1), Deemed claim - person contacting Department about a claim for a social security payment