Death of a dependent child of a lower Adult Disability Assessment Tool (ADAT) score adult 009-03090030
Expand allThis document outlines information about processing the death of a dependent child of a lower Adult Disability Assessment Tool (ADAT) score adult. When a dependent child of a lower ADAT adult dies, the carer's qualification to payments will be established as well as assessing the entitlement to a lump sum Bereavement Payment (LBP).
Confirmation and recording of death
Before any action is taken, confirmation of death must be provided. Once confirmed, it is important that the death be recorded as soon as possible to ensure that customers receive their correct entitlement.
The notification period to advise of a bereavement is 28 days for carers in receipt of Carer Payment and/or Carer Allowance. The References page contains links to the policy.
Lower ADAT score adult
For the purpose of Carer Payment (CP), a lower ADAT score adult is a person who:
- has a physical, intellectual or psychiatric disability
- is being provided with constant care
- has been assessed, rated and given a score of at least 20 under the ADAT
- is likely to suffer from that disability permanently or for an extended period of at least 6 months
- has a dependent child who is either under 6, or one who is under 16 and Carer Allowance (CA) is payable for that child
Related links
Family assistance payments, Paid Parental Leave scheme and bereavement
Family Tax Benefit (FTB) child of a person
Confirmation of the death of an adult or child