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The dates of effect to be applied, where the recipient requests a change of delivery method for FTB instalments is shown in the following table.
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Delivery method |
The date of effect of the reassessment is… |
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Pay an adjusted rate of FTB |
date paid to plus one. |
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Defer more than the base rate of FTB Part A |
date paid to plus one. |
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Defer more than base rate of FTB Part A but receive fortnightly RA (if eligible) |
date paid to plus one. |
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Defer FTB Part A |
date paid to plus one. |
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Defer FTB Part B |
date paid to plus one. |
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Defer FTB Part A but receive fortnightly RA (if eligible) |
date paid to plus one. |
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Defer payment of FTB for children affected by child income and receive ongoing payments for any remaining eligible children |
date paid to plus one. |
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Revocation of any of the above delivery methods, i.e. recipient opts to be paid the legislative rate of FTB |
date paid to plus one. |
Note: In circumstances where arrears has been determined payable to a recipient due to financial hardship, the date of effect may be the later date of the original decision or another date selected by the recipient.
Policy reference: FA Guide 4.3.1 FTB Delivery Choices, 4.3.1.40 Payment of Arrears - Financial Hardship
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Last reviewed: 2 January 2009
