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8.1.4.60 Special payments - documentation required

Introduction

The following table lists documentation required with claims for the payments/benefits in the special payments grouping. If more detail is required about specific documentation, the third column indicates where you will find this.

Payment type	Documentation required	More detail
Special benefit	POI proof of age details of bank accounts and investments proof of residence	2.2.1 Verifying identity 2.2.2 Verifying personal details
Australian Government disaster recovery payment	A claim for AGDRP requires only minimum POI. Explanation: Normal documentation is often unavailable after a disaster.	2.2.1 Verifying identity
Disaster recovery allowance	A claim for DRA requires only minimum POI. Explanation: Normal documentation is often unavailable after a disaster.	2.2.1 Verifying identity

Policy reference: SS Guide 8.1.1 Claim lodgement provisions

Last reviewed: 20 September 2024

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