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Child Disability Payment

Child Disability Payment

How and when case managers make determinations of entitlement to Child Disability Payment

Child Disability Payment

When an applicant applies for Child Disability Payment the case manager will check that the applicant has parental rights and responsibilities for the child.

Child Disability Payment

Child Disability Payment

Entitlement to a higher award will begin on the date when the individual first satisfies the requirements for a higher award.

Child Disability Payment

‘Substantial’ should be given its ordinary, everyday meaning. Substantial danger could result from a fall, exposure, or neglect.

Child Disability Payment

Case managers are responsible for determining whether or not an individual is entitled to CDP.

Child Disability Payment

Setting review periods for existing Child Disability Payment (CDP) awards

Child Disability Payment

The purpose of making further enquiries is so that the case manager can be satisfied that the applicant does have parental rights and responsibilities for the child.

Child Disability Payment

An individual cannot be reasonably expected to notify a change in their circumstances within one month if there are special circumstances which justify the individual being unable to promptly report the change.