B70/1993 AMENDMENT TO DEPARTMENTAL INSTRUCTION B37/93 OF 13 JULY 1993 RELATING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSISTANCE TO CARER SERVICE PENSIONERS

DATE OF ISSUE: 9 DECEMBER 1993

AMENDMENT TO DEPARTMENTAL INSTRUCTION B37/93 OF 13 JULY 1993 RELATING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSISTANCE TO CARER SERVICE PENSIONERS

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this Departmental Instruction (DI) is to correct an error contained in DI B37/93 of 13 July 1993.  It is important that this DI be read in conjunction with DI B37/93 when processing Carer Service Pension claims or enquiries.

BACKGROUND

2.DI B37/93 detailed changes to the Carer Service Pension which took effect from 1 July 1993.

3.In particular paragraph 3 referred to the eligibility requirements for a Carer Service Pension.

CURRENT SITUATION

4.Paragraph 3 incorrectly stated:

"T o qualify for payment, the carer must:

• provide care in the home of the veteran service pensioner (for administrative purposes, the definition of 'home' excludes residency in hospitals and nursing homes)"

CHANGE

5.This sentence should read:

"T o qualify for payment, the carer must:

• personally provide constant care;"

(section 39 (1)(a) of the VEA refers)

CONTACT OFFICERS

6.Any enquiries should be directed to the project officer, John Carroll, who can be contacted on (06) 289 6355.  The project manager is Peter Clarke, who can be contacted on (06) 289 6342.

NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

(BENEFITS)