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8.3.3.20 Backdated start days - JSP

Person reclaiming within 14 days

The start day for JSP may be backdated to the day after cancellation day for a person reclaiming within 14 days after being cancelled as a result of:

an administrative exclusion period, or
a rate reduction period in which the reduced rate is nil.

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act Schedule 2 clause 15 Certain persons subject to cancellation …

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.1.2 Waiting & preclusion periods

Claimant for DSP

The start day for JSP may be backdated to the day on which the DSP claim was made if the person:

has an undetermined claim for DSP, and
meets mutual obligation requirements (1.1.M.160) or has an exemption from mutual obligation requirements.

Act reference: SSAct section 593(1B) Qualification for JSP

SS(Admin)Act Schedule 2 clause 28 JSP - claimant for DSP

Last reviewed: 9 May 2022

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