Determination without Application

A determination without application (SS Act 2018, s.52) is a new determination of entitlement that replaces an earlier determination. Case managers must make determinations without applications when there is either:

• A scheduled review of the individual’s award (PADP Regs, Reg 39)
• An unscheduled review of the individual's award (PADP Regs, Reg 40, 41, 42 and 43)

When a determination without application is being made due to an official error, reference should be made to the ‘When a previous determination is based on an error or made in ignorance of material fact’ chapter.