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1.1.E.240 Extra allowable amount

Usage

This definition applies to all payments.

Definition

The extra allowable amount is the difference between the pension homeowners' and non-homeowners' assets value limits, at the time the person enters the special residence (e.g. retirement village or granny flat).

Act reference: SSAct section 1148 Extra allowable amount, section 12C Special residence and residents definitions

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