This definition applies to all payments. Instead of using the term 'mental hospital patient' throughout the SS Guide the term 'psychiatric institution patient' has been used. This key term has been included as this is the term used in the SSAct.
Please refer to the definition of this term in the SSAct.
Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'mental hospital patient'
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Last reviewed: 7 June 2010