1.1.C.15 Care definitions

Usage

These definitions apply to all payments subject to assets testing provisions.

A caree is a person receiving a substantial level of care.

Note: This term is used when referring to care situations (1.1.C.25) rather than CP.

A carer (care provider) is a person who is providing a substantial level of care to a caree.

Note: This term is used when referring to care situations (1.1.C.25) rather than CP.

Substantial level of care is a criterion for determining whether a person is:

A substantial level of care is accepted if ONE OR MORE of the following is true:

the carer is paid CA (1.1.C.88, 1.1.C.90) or CP or DVA Carer Service Pension in respect of the caree, OR
the caree is paid DSP and because of their medical condition (1.1.M.90) they require assistance, OR
the caree is over age pension age (section 23(5A)) and regarded as frail, OR
the caree can provide medical evidence (1.1.M.100) that they left their home because of illness, OR
the caree can provide medical evidence that they required assistance after being discharged from hospital, OR
the caree has been assessed by an ACAT and is waiting to be admitted to residential care or has been accepted for approved respite care (section 4(9)).

Act reference: SSAct section 4(9) For the purpose of this Act, a person is in approved respite care ..., section 23(5A) to (5D) Pension age

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Last reviewed: 4 February 2008

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