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3.1.2 Waiting & preclusion periods

Introduction

This section details the various waiting and preclusion periods that may apply to payments/benefits. Each payment/benefit section in Part 3 includes a topic listing the periods, if any, that apply to it, with links to the relevant topic in this section.

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