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1.1.T.100 THP score greater than zero (CA (child))

Definition

For the purposes of CA (child), a THP (1.1.T.170) score greater than zero is the medical score required for a child to be considered a disabled child for CA (1.1.C.144) and/or a child with a severe disability (1.1.S.133) or severe medical condition (1.1.S.130) for CP.

Note: A person who receives CP (child) is taken to have met all qualification for CA and will automatically receive CA for the care receivers for whom they receive CP.

Act reference: Disability Care Load Assessment (Child) Determination 2020

Last reviewed: 15 August 2022

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