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Sickness Allowance:

It provides assistance for people who are employed and who are temporarily unable to work due to a medical condition. In some situations, full-time students may also qualify for Sickness Allowance. Sickness Allowance is not a long-term payment. It is only paid for temporary incapacity for work or study. The commencement date for Sickness Allowance is affected by the payment of sick leave, annual leave and other leave payments made by the employer. Self-employed people may receive Sickness Allowance if they intend to resume their employment when they are fit to do so.

Qualification Information 1. Who can get Sickness Allowance?
2. What residence requirements does Sickness Allowance have?
Claim Information 1. How do I claim Sickness Allowance?
2. How do I find out the outcome of my claim?
Payment Information 1. How much Sickness Allowance do I get?
2. Is there an income/assets test?
3. When are payments adjusted?
4. Is there a waiting period for Sickness Allowance?
Current Customer Information 1. Do I still get Sickness Allowance if I leave Australia?
2. Does Sickness Allowance get reviewed?
3. What should I do if my circumstances change?
More Information 1. Can I appeal if I disagree with a decision made?
2. What other payments and concessions might I get?
3. What services and programs can I use?
4. Can I get a factsheet about this payment?
5. How do I find out more about Sickness Allowance?

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