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3.5.2.30 ACCS (transition to work) - recognised participation & subsidised hours result

Summary

This topic explains how CCS recognised participation applies to ACCS (transition to work).

Recognised participation for ACCS (transition to work)

The number of hours of care available to an individual (1.1.I.90) under ACCS (transition to work) are the same number of hours the individual is eligible for under CCS, including any CCS Minister’s Rules or exceptional circumstances results. The number of eligible hours is determined by the hours of recognised participation an individual completes in a fortnight.

If the individual is a member of a couple (1.1.M.50), the lowest of the 2 recognised participation hours translates to the subsidised hours the individual is eligible for. All eligible individuals will be entitled to a basic subsidy amount of 72 hours per fortnight, and depending on their circumstances, may be eligible for an increased hours result of 100 hours per fortnight.

ACCS (transition to work) is only payable for the hours of care determined by the individual’s subsidised hours result (that is, the basic subsidy amount or the increased hours result, depending on their recognised participation). If an individual's child attends more sessions of care (1.1.S.40) than the hours they are eligible for they will not receive assistance under CCS or ACCS for the additional hours.

Example: An individual may have a subsidised hours result of the basic subsidy amount of 72 hours per fortnight but elect to use 80 hours of care (8 × 10 hours sessions). They will receive the subsidy for 72 hours but will need to pay the full fees for the additional 8 hours they use (80 − 72 = 8 hours).

Act reference: FAAct Schedule 2 clause 14 Minister's rules result

CCSMinRules section 39(4) The Minister's rules result for the individual …

Policy reference: FA Guide 3.5.2.10 CCS - recognised participation - general, 3.5.5 CCS & ACCS - exceptional circumstances

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