CLEIC Scheme
3.13 In 2010-11, a total of $5.86 million was paid out under the CLEIC Scheme to 426 cases. The total expenditure for the years 2006-07 to 2010-11 is shown in Chart 7 below:
 
 
TAVA Scheme
3.14 In 2010-11, a total of $187.17 million was paid out under the TAVA Scheme to 13 888 cases. The total expenditure for the years 2006-07 to 2010-11 is shown in Chart 8 below:
 
 
Social Security Appeal Board
3.15

Social Security Appeal Board (SSAB) is an independent body comprising seven non-officials appointed by the Chief Executive. Its main function is to consider appeals against the decisions of SWD under the CSSA, SSA and TAVA Schemes. Decisions of the Board are final.

 

3.16 In 2010-11, SSAB ruled on 356 appeals, including 117 CSSA cases and 239 SSA cases. The Board confirmed the decisions of SWD in 233 cases (65%) and varied its decisions in 123 cases (35%).