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Seriously sick or injured

In determining whether a client has an exceptional circumstance for not completing the reapplication process before their expiry date on the ground of being seriously sick or injured, the client must have experienced serious sickness or an injury during their notice period which affected their ability to reapply before the expiry date.

Evidence

MSD may require the client to provide evidence that they were seriously sick or injured. This could include a medical certificate or other medical information signed by a health practitioner, stating:

  • what the illness or injury was and
  • the length of time it affected the client

For more information see:

Situations where extensions can be given
Exceptional circumstances for reapplication

Legislation

  • Specified benefits to which regulations 190A to 190G apply regulation 190 Social Security Regulations 2018
  • Requirements for reapplication form, supporting evidence, etc regulation 190A Social Security Regulations 2018
  • Requirements completed before expiry date regulation 190B Social Security Regulations 2018
  • Requirements completed in 20 working days starting on expiry date regulation 190C Social Security Regulations 2018
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For the purposes of the reapplication process the notice period starts 20 working days before the expiry date and ends the day before the expiry date.

An initial notice to reapply letter is sent to the client 25 working days before the expiry date.

Legislation