Main benefit client dies - terminal benefit

When a main benefit client dies who was paid family tax credit and Best Start tax credit for their dependent child the assessment of terminal benefit following the date of death does not include the family tax credit and Best Start tax credit payments.

For a surviving partner, the on-going rate of payment (or appropriate benefit) should be reviewed for any change in obligations including paying family tax credit and Best Start tax credit to the surviving partner if they are the principal caregiver.