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The following table lists the circumstances in which payment of RAA may change.
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Payment of RAA is… |
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terminated, |
- the recipient permanently leaves the RAA remote area (1.1.R.150). |
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suspended, |
- the recipient is absent from their usual place of residence for MORE than 8 weeks. |
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varied, |
- the recipient's FTB or regular care (RC) child is overseas, - the recipient's FTB or RC child or partner (1.1.P.70) dies, or - the recipient permanently separates from their partner. |
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.8.10 Qualification for RAA, 3.8.8.20 Payability of RAA
FA Guide 2.1.1.10 FTB Child of an Individual, 1.1.R.21 Regular care child
RAA can be paid as part of a LBP.
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.1.5 Bereavement Payment Provisions
RAA is reviewed when a change in the recipient's circumstances may affect their:
RAA qualification is also reviewed if a recipient's qualification for RAA could NOT be determined at the time of lodging a claim.
Explanation: The purpose of the review is to determine whether the recipient now qualifies for RAA.
Policy reference: SS Guide 6.2.7 Supplementary Benefits Reviews
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Last reviewed: 1 July 2008
