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Hi
I am asking this question for a mate of mine.
They applied for a carer's allowance prior to the census date for the Christmas Bonus.
The allowance was subsequently denied, but on appeal has been granted. The appeal was granted after the census date.
What are the chance of them getting the Christmas Bonus (i think it is $1,000 for carers)?
Will payments be backdated to their original application date?
Thanks,
Kate
If they are receiving the Family Tax Benefit Part A prior to October 8th(?) I think than they will receive $1000, but if its after the date than no. So I would think it would be the same for carer's allowance??
I'd say the payment would be backdated to original date of claim, so therefore if it was granted before the cutoff date the $1000 will be payable.
Have they received the letter yet advising of grant? It should have the date of it.
if the date of grant (which willbe on their letter) is before october 14, they'll get the payment. if the date of grant is after, they won't
essentially, it's going to depend on what date they qualified for payment. Carer's allowance can be packpaid up to 3 months prior to date of application, so it's quite probable that they will be backdated, but they need to check that date the payment was granted
Thanks. I will get them to check the letter.
Hi Kate,:
I am recieving carer allowance for my daughter. I have searched the net and found the centrelink information very helpful. From what i have read if your friend was not recieiving this payment on the 18th Oct she will not be entilted to this bonus. It doesnt make a difference if she appealed and won. Go to the website and have a look.
HI Kate,
how did your friend go with the carer allowance?
I have just put my forms in and they told me they will backdate it 12 weeks prior to my claim being lodged.
I am too wondering if I will get the bonus for my daughter as if they backdate it I would have then been entitled to a carer allowance on that date.
my daughter has juvinille arthritis and that money would really help, just a pity took the doctors 5 years to finally give us a diagnosis.
If its been back dated with an apeal the payment will be made payable. It should come with the arrears payment.
that's what i was thinking Kylie - if the date of grant was prior to Oct 14, it should be payable
I would ask centrelink if you will be recieving the bonus payment....i missed out when i placed my forms in May 08 i was awarded the backdated amount but was not given the bonus money when 1st July came around...centrelink do a great job and i was very grateful for the payment ...was upset i didnt get the bonus but its just that a bonus. I recieved all my paperwork regarding what i should be entiltited to last week...and was paid yesterday...give them a ring im sure they will be able to help you out.:
HI,
Just a quick update centrelink have granted my carer alllowance and back dated it 12 weeks which ment I got the carer bonus payment of $1000.
although i didnt recieve her carer allowance on that date the government announced it because centrelink backdate carer allowance payments for 12 weeks prior to your claim going in (if your doctor ticks the bock which said is this problem been more than 12 weeks or something like that).
It took centrelink 2 days to finalise my carer allowance claim much sooner than I expected.
great news jen. once things are approved, processing doesn't take too long - it's fantastic that it's all worked out for you