Young Parent Payment : Contents
Release from prison
A client may be entitled to Young Parent Payment when they are released from prison. The date to recommence payment depends on the length of time the client has been in prison.
Period in prison is less than 31 days
If the period in prison is less than 31 days an initial stand-down is not imposed if they apply for a benefit immediately after their release.
Period in prison is more than 31 days
If the period in prison is thirty-one days or more, an initial stand-down will be imposed and the client will also have access to a Steps to Freedom Special Needs Grant to assist them during the stand-down.
Partner
When the partner of a person in prison has been receiving a benefit, this will need to be reviewed from the date of release.
For more information see:
- Young Parent Payment Prisoners
Legislation
- Exemptions from, and period of, stand down regulation 177(1)(5) Social Security Regulations 2018
