1.1.C.260 Compensation preclusion period (PBS)

Definition

For the purposes of PBS, a compensation preclusion period is a period during which a person's membership becomes non-accruing.

The compensation preclusion period applies when a person receives:

• regular payments of compensation, or
• a compensation lump sum that would preclude Age if the person lodged a claim.

Act reference: SSAct section 93V Compensation preclusion period, section 92P Non-accruing membership-preclusion periods

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.4.7.50 Non-accruing Membership of PBS

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Last reviewed: 4 February 2008