This definition applies to NSA, YA, DSP and RA.
Explanation: Parental home is used when determining the rate paid. Depending on the age of the recipient, different rates apply if the recipient is:
The reasons for them residing away from the parental home can also impact on the rate paid.
This table describes the meaning of parental home.
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If the… |
Then the parental home is… |
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recipient's parents (section 5(1)-'parent') have the same principal home (section 11A(1)), |
that home. |
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recipient only has one parent, |
the principal home of that parent. |
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recipient's parents have different principal homes, |
all of those homes. |
Act reference: SSAct section 5(1)-'parent', section 11A(1) Principal home
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Last reviewed: 5 November 2007