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1.1.B.30 Born prematurely

Definition

A child is born prematurely if, at the time of the child's delivery, the child's period of gestation is less than 37 weeks.

Act reference: PPLAct section 6 The Dictionary

Policy reference: PPL Guide 2.2.2 Work test for PLP

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