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Start date for single living alone rate
The single living alone rate can start from:
- the date the client starts living alone, or
- the commencement date of the client's Veteran's Pension
whichever is the later.
The earliest date the single living alone rate can be paid is from 2 September 2013.
For more information see:
Legislation
- Meaning of living alone section 159 Veterans' Support Act 2014
- Rates of veteran's pension section 169 Veterans' Support Act 2014
- Single Living Alone Rates - Ministerial Direction
- Savings provision for person whose spouse or partner dies before commencement of this Act section 15 Social Assistance (Living Alone Payments) Amendment Act 2013
