For the purposes of NSA, the ISSD is the date an unemployed (1.1.U.30) person lodges a claim for NSA. The ISSD is used to calculate the date of commencement of the latest claim subject to normal waiting and deferment periods.
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.2.1 NSA - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 4 May 2009