Bedding

If the client meets all qualifications, they may be able to receive a Special Needs Grant for the cost of bedding if:

• there is a long-term health condition or disability in the client's immediate family causing extraordinary wear and tear on bed linen or
• an additional child has been incorporated into the immediate family by way of birth or adoption

Special Needs Grants for bedding should not be granted when a Special Needs Grant for re-establishment costs has already been granted or when bedding is included as a consumable item in the payment of a Disability Allowance.

Unless exceptional circumstances exist, the maximum amount payable towards the cost of bedding is $200.

Special Needs Grant for this purpose are:

• non-recoverable and
• restricted to one payment for the same or similar purpose in any 52 week period