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The current maximum rates for SpB are common rates, see 5.1.8.20 Common Benefit Rates. The rate of SpB is a discretionary rate. However, the rate of SpB cannot exceed the rate of NSA, YA or Austudy that would be payable to the person if they were qualified. For information on the appropriate rate of SpB see 3.7.1.80.
See 5.1.8.20 Common Benefit Rates.
See 5.1.8.20 Common Benefit Rates.
Act reference: SSAct section 746(1) Rate of SpB, section 1189 Analysis of Part, section 1190 Indexed and adjusted amounts, section 1191 CPI Indexation Table, section 1192 Indexation of amounts, section 1193 Indexation factor, section 1194 Rounding off indexed amounts
Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.6.10 Special Benefit (SpB) - Description, 3.7.1 SpB - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 4 January 2010
