4.9.7 Social Security Treatment of Structured Settlements

Introduction

This section contains information on the provisions for assessment of payments arising from structured settlements.

In this section

This section contains the following topics:

4.9.7.10 Background to Social Security Treatment of Structured Settlements

4.9.7.20 Components of a Structured Settlement

4.9.7.30 Income & Assets Test Assessment of Payments Arising from a Structured Settlement

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Last reviewed: 2 February 2009