The Pension Age Disability Payment application form and how to interpret it

Case managers need to understand and evaluate each section of the Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) application form to be able to make fair and informed determinations of entitlement.

This chapter sets out an overview to interpret the PADP application form. When a case manager is making a determination, they should make reference to the rates & criteria, definitions, understanding and interpreting information and principles of decision making chapters, as well as any other guidance that requires consideration in each specific set of circumstances.

More information on when an individual has applied for PADP can be found in the ‘Applying for PADP chapter’.

This chapter regularly refers to singular health conditions. It is worth noting that an individual may have more than one disability or heath condition. Case managers should consider requesting a case discussion if they require more information on how two or more health conditions may interact and impact on an individual’s care needs.