Child Disability Payment decision making guide

Re-determination & Appeal of decision on Short-term Assistance

Determinations made in respect of payment of STA are subject to redetermination and appeal rights. The timeframes in respect of requesting a redetermination or appeal of an STA determination are the same as that which apply to

Child Disability Payment. A client has 42 calendar days to request a re-determination and 31 days to submit an appeal (Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 s. 41).

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