2.2.13.10 Supplementary Benefits - Verification Required

Introduction

The following table lists the verification required for the payments/benefits in the supplementary benefits grouping. If more detail is required about specific verification, the second column indicates where you will find this. PhA, CEA, CES, SFSS, TAL, RAA, ISB and FAA are not included in the table, as everything is verified with the primary benefit.

Payment	Verification Required	More Detail
RA	Rent	SS Guide 2.2.13.20 RA - Verification Required
EdEP	Benefit PPP, WP, NSA, PA, WA - Enrolment in an approved course. WidB, pension PPS, DSP, CP and SpB: - Receipt of PES under SSAct (not ABSTUDY PES). If WP, WidB, pension PPS, DSP, CP and SpB: - NO other EdEP payment in the current calendar year. If NSA, PA, WA or benefit PPP: - NO other EdEP payment in previous 12 months.	This topic This topic
PES	Proof of undertaking qualifying study. Other information is verified with the primary payment.	1.1.Q.40 Qualifying study (Austudy, YA, PES, FAA), 3.8.3.10 Qualification for PES
LLNS	Proof of participation in the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Programme. Proof is provided by the provider.

Verifying enrolment in an approved course

Evidence of enrolment must be obtained if:

doubt exists about the enrolment, OR
an EdEP has been requested in advance, OR
whether the course is ABSTUDY approved.

Explanation: Although the legislation refers to an ABSTUDY approved course, the person does not have to be qualified for ABSTUDY. An ABSTUDY approved course includes all courses approved under the ministerial determination of education institutions and courses (1.1.A.210) as well as some additional ABSTUDY approved courses - refer to 3.8.6.10.

Verifying whether an EdEP has been previously paid

If a manual or counter cheque is made it is necessary to verify that no other EdEP payment has been paid to the recipient in the same calendar year or 12 month period, depending on the primary benefit.

Act reference: SSAct section 665A Payment to recipient of pension PP (single)

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.6.10 Qualification for EdEP - NSA, PA, WP, WA & PPP, 3.8.6.20 Qualification for EdEP - WidB, PPS, DSP, CP & SpB, 1.1.A.210 Approved course of education or study (YA (full-time student), Austudy, PES)

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Last reviewed: 20 March 2013

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