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5.1.3.30 WA - current rates

Note: WA ceased on 1 January 2022. The following information is for historical purposes only.

Current rates

The current maximum rates for WA are common rates, see 5.1.8.20.

Indexation (1.1.I.100)

See 5.1.8.20 Common benefit rates.

Timing of payments

See 5.1.8.20 Common benefit rates.

Act reference: SSAct section 1189 Analysis of Part, section 1190 Indexed and adjusted amounts, section 1191 CPI Indexation Table, section 1192 Indexation of amounts, section 1193 Indexation factor, section 1194 Rounding off indexed amounts

SSAct pre-1 January 2022 section 408FA How to work out a woman's WA rate

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.3.30 Widow allowance (WA) - description, 3.4.3 WA - qualification & payability

Last reviewed: 5 February 2024

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