Time limit on qualification for certain recipients of special benefit
729A Time limit on qualification for certain recipients of special benefit
This section applies to a person who is receiving special benefit if:
the person’s maximum benefit period is 13 weeks or less; and
the Secretary determines that this section should apply to the person.
The maximum benefit period for a person is the period specified in the determination granting the person’s claim for special benefit as the maximum period for which the special benefit is payable to the person.
If:
the section applies to a person; and
the Secretary is satisfied that the person’s qualification for special benefit will continue after the end of the person’s maximum benefit period; and
the Secretary determines that this subsection should apply to the person;
the Secretary may determine that special benefit should be granted to the person for a period of not more than 13 weeks.
Subject to section 729B, if:
the Secretary has determined that special benefit should be granted to the person for a period of not more than 13 weeks under subsection (3) or this subsection; and
the Secretary is satisfied that the person’s qualification for special benefit will continue after the end of that period; and
the Secretary determines that this subsection should apply to the person;
the Secretary may determine that special benefit should be granted to the person for a further period of not more than 13 weeks.
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