Transfer between benefits

A transfer between benefits can occur when a client qualifies for Sole Parent Support while currently receiving another benefit.

There is no stand-down imposed for clients who:

• transfer to Sole Parent Support from another benefit type or
• are included as a partner in another benefit type

Child Disability Allowance, Unsupported Childs Benefit and Orphans Benefit are also a benefit in this situation. Where Child Disability Allowance, Unsupported Child's Benefit or Orphan's Benefit has been paid and the child now qualifies for Sole Parent Support, no stand-down is imposed.

When a non-beneficiary client receiving Extra Help such as Accommodation Supplement or Disability Allowance applies for Sole Parent Support, it is not regarded as a transfer between benefits. An initial stand-down is imposed.

For more information see:

• Processing standards Client transfers to another benefit type [no link find out why]