Age of assessment

Information in existing assessments needs to be current. Generally, in order for existing assessments to be used to decide entitlement to Supported Living Payment the information in your client's assessment needs to:

• be recent, that is written in the last 12 months or
• be within the reports expiry date (if the report has one). That is, your client applies for benefit before the report's next reassessment date or
• contain information on your client's impairment or disability that signals the impact is unlikely to improve (for example, the condition is one they have had since birth)

If you are unsure whether your client's assessment is current, refer to your Regional Health Advisor or Regional Disability Advisor [no link find out why] for advice.