This section details the qualification and payability issues for CA (child and adult).
Note that information about using the DCLA (1.1.D.170) tool is in SS Guide 3.6.12 and information about using the ADAT (1.1.A.78) is in SS Guide 3.6.9.
Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.5.50 Carer Allowance (CA) - Description
This section contains the following topics:
3.6.7.10 Qualification for HCC Only CA (child)
3.6.7.20 HCC Only CA (child) - Measuring the Level of Care & Attention
3.6.7.40 Qualification for CA (child) with Combined DCLA Scores of 2 Children
3.6.7.45 Qualification for CA - Carer & Care Receiver not Co-resident
3.6.7.47 Qualification for CA - Verifying Care Provided by Non Co-resident Carers
3.6.7.50 Qualification for CA during Temporary Cessation of Care
3.6.7.60 Qualification during Temporary Absence from the Private Home - Hospitalisation (CA)
3.6.7.70 Qualification for CA during Overseas Travel
3.6.7.105 Payability of CA - Recipient in Gaol or in Psychiatric Confinement
3.6.7.110 Payability of CA - Carers with Shared Care Responsibilities
3.6.7.115 Payability of Child Disability Assistance Payment
3.6.7.120 Saved Cases - CA (child) Recipients before July 1998 (Historical)
3.6.7.130 Number not currently in use
3.6.7.140 Number not currently in use
3.6.7.145 Assessment of CA Claim
3.6.7.160 Backdating Start Day for CA
3.6.7.170 Supplementary Benefits & Assistance for CA (child) Recipients
3.6.7.175 Bereavement Provisions for CA
3.6.7.180 Notification & Recipient Obligations for CA
3.6.7.190 Continuation, Variation or Termination of CA
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Last reviewed: 1 July 2010