Medical Examination review

In some cases, the child will also be required to have their medical condition reviewed to determine whether they still meet the medical qualifications for Child Disability Allowance.

The medical practitioner or nurse practitioner completing the initial application will indicate whether or not the child's condition needs to be reviewed at a later date.

The Medical Examination review form will be issued by SWIFTT 8 weeks before the medical review date. This allows time for the client to visit their medical practitioner or nurse practitioner for a medical examination.

If the Medical Examination form indicates:

• that the child's medical condition has been reassessed with a future date, then extend the medical expiry until the date indicated by the health practitioner
• that the child's medical condition has not been reassessed with a future date, then cancel the Child Disability Allowance with the expiry date on the current Medical Examination form

For more information see:

• Medical Grounds
• Guidelines when determining a serious disability
• Constant care and attention
• Child Disability Allowance - Medical Certificate (this certificate replaced the Medical Examination form)