Remaining qualified after child turns 16
197K Remaining qualified after child turns 16
This section applies if:
a person is qualified for a carer payment for caring for a care receiver aged under 16 under one of the following provisions:
section 197B, 197C or 197D (whether or not because of section 197F);
paragraph 198(2)(d); and
the care receiver turns 16.
If, apart from the care receiver turning 16, the person would remain qualified for a carer payment under that provision, then the person remains qualified under that provision until the later of the following:
the end of the period of 3 months starting on the day the care receiver turns 16;
if the person ensures that, on or before the day the care receiver turns 16, the Secretary is given all the information, statements and other materials that are needed in order for the care receiver to be assessed and rated and given a score under the Adult Disability Assessment Tool—the end of the day before the first day on which the care receiver is given such a score.
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