Social Security Act (Cap. 318)
Social Security Act (Cap. 318), article 21
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
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change of circumstances in the household.
Tuberculosis
Assistance.
Amended by:
II. 2002.62.
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