Child Disability Payment decision making guide

Changes that require an unscheduled review

Not all reported changes require a determination without application.

A change that could possibly have an impact on either:

  • the rate of award
  • the length of the review period will require a review.

In these situations a case must be reviewed and a new determination made, even when the outcome is that there is no change in the level of award. This is because any decision on entitlement must be done by a determination even if it results in no change to the components or rates.

If an individual is unsuccessful in applying for CDP but then has a change in their circumstances they must apply again. This change must be something that has taken effect after the initial determination was made. However, case managers must be alert to any information that suggests an official error (CDP regs, reg. 32) was made when determining entitlement.

If a case manager is made aware of a change of circumstances during a redetermination, they will need to take this into account. For more information see the chapter on re-determination.

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