1.2 Description of Payments

Introduction

This chapter describes the main FA payments covered in this Guide. These brief descriptions draw together various aspects of each payment that are discussed within the body of the Guide. Where applicable, the areas covered for each payment include:

• objective of the payment,
• basic eligibility requirements,
• overview of rates determination,
• components of the payment,
• payment options,
• supplementary assistance (other entitlements associated with the payment), and
• background to the payment.

In this chapter

This chapter contains the following sections:

1.2.1 Family Tax Benefit (FTB) - Description

1.2.2 Baby Bonus - Description

1.2.3 Maternity Immunisation Allowance (MIA) - Description

1.2.4 Child Care Benefit (CCB) - Description

1.2.5 Maternity Allowance (MAT) & Maternity Payment (MPY) - Description

1.2.6 Jobs, Education & Training Child Care Fee Assistance (JETCCFA) - Description

1.2.7 Child Care Rebate (CCR) - Description

1.2.8 FTB Advance - Description

_______________________________________________________

Last reviewed: 3 January 2012