Non-beneficiaries
Accommodation Supplement can continue to be paid to the client for the first 13 weeks that they are in hospital.
From beginning of the 14th week of hospitalisation the Accommodation Supplement will need to be reviewed.
Single clients and sole parents
If client still has to meet their continuing accommodation costs Accommodation Supplement can continue at the existing rate.
You will need to check how they are supporting themselves. The client may qualify for a benefit if their income has reduced or stopped.
Married, civil union or de facto couples (without dependent children)
For a married, civil union or de facto client (without dependent children) you still treat the couple as married, in a civil union or de facto relationship and take into account the income and assets of both. You can pay the full amount to the partner not in hospital.
You will need to check if the client's income has changed because of being in hospital. The client may qualify for a benefit if their income has reduced or stopped.
