Social Security Act (Cap. 318)

Social Security Act (Cap. 318), article 21

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21. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a person who is the head of household shall be entitled to Leprosy Assistance i f he shows to the satisfaction of the Director that he or any member of his household is receiving treatment for leprosy. (2) Where such head of household has been continuously in receipt of Leprosy Assistance si nce the 14th April, 1975 at the rate applicable on that date, he shal l continue to receive such assi stance at that rate, as long as he is not entitled to a higher rate of Leprosy Assistance in terms of th e provisions of this Act. (3) Sub-article (2) shall not apply where there has been a SOCIAL SECURITY [CAP. 318. 35 change of circumstances in the household. Tuberculosis Assistance. Amended by: II. 2002.62.

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