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3.10.5.40 Waiting periods - date of effect

Summary

Waiting periods (1.1.W.10) are determined separately from dates for variation in payment or cancellation. Waiting periods are therefore not affected by rules applying to dates of effect (1.1.D.18).

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'waiting period'

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.1.2 Waiting & preclusion periods, 3.10.5.10 General date of effect rules

Last reviewed: 20 September 2024