Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2009A00045:clause:1_79
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2009A00045
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 79
Character Range: 34670–35609

79  Subsection 1209M(4)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
 (4) If the principal beneficiary is under 16 years of age, subsection (4A) must apply to him or her.
 (4A) This subsection applies if:
 (a) the principal beneficiary is a person with a severe disability or a severe medical condition; and
 (b) another person (the carer) has been given a qualifying rating of intense under the Disability Care Load Assessment (Child) Determination for caring for the principal beneficiary; and
 (c) a treating health professional has certified in writing that, because of that disability or condition:
 (i) the principal beneficiary will need personal care for 6 months or more; and
 (ii) the personal care is required to be provided by a specified number of persons; and
 (d) the carer has certified in writing that the principal beneficiary will require the same care, or an increased level of care, to be provided to him or her in the future.