Generally, either:

• a change in entitlement
• an ending of entitlement

will take effect on the date the case manager makes the determination without application (CDP regs, reg. 28(1)(d)), (CDP regs, reg. 29(1)(d)).

However, the case manager can set an earlier date if the entitlement has increased as a result of the determination. This is only possible if the case manager decides that it would be unjust not to set an earlier date (CDP regs, reg. 28(2)).

It is possible that a review reveals a change in the individual’s level of needs which they should have reported earlier. In that case, the case manager would set the date of either:

• change
• cessation

of entitlement to the date the individual should have notified the change (CDP regs, reg. 29(1)(b)).

The case manager can set a later start date if the entitlement has decreased or ceased following the determination. This is only possible if it would be unjust not to do so (CDP regs, reg. 29(2)).

It is also possible that an individual’s needs have recently increased due to a new health condition. If this new condition does not yet meet the backwards test, the individual’s entitlement would change once the test is met. For more information on the backwards test please refer to the Backwards and Forwards Tests chapter.

For more information on how to carry out scheduled reviews please refer to the Operational Guidance on scheduled reviews.