3.2.1.30 Waiting Periods for NSA

Which periods apply to NSA?

The following waiting periods (section 23(1)-'waiting period') may apply to people who claim NSA:

• liquid assets waiting period,
• ordinary waiting period,
• newly arrived resident's waiting period (1.1.N.70), AND
• breach penalty, non-payment periods.

A RapidConnect non-payment period also may apply.

The SWPP and IMP also apply to NSA. The waiting and non-payment periods are explained in the referenced topics.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'waiting period'

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.1.E.164 Exclusion period, 3.1.7 Seasonal Work Preclusion Period, 3.1.2 Waiting & Preclusion Periods, 3.2.1.40 RapidConnect - Impact on NSA Payability, 3.1.13 Compliance Framework for Participation Payments, 3.1.2.70 Exemption from Waiting Periods, Part 4 Income & Assets

Concurrent waiting periods

The following table summarises the waiting, deferment, rate reduction and non-payment periods that are served concurrently. When periods without payment are served concurrently, the longest term determines the length of the time without payment.

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Last reviewed: 12 November 2012