Child admitted to hospital

Where a client's dependent child is admitted to hospital, there is no change to the rate of payment, while child remains in hospital. Family tax credit payments and Best Start tax credits continue to be paid for a child who is admitted to hospital.

Best Start tax credit stops when the child turns three years even if they are in hospital.

Depending on the nature of the child's injury, illness or disability the client may be able to receive Child Disability Allowance.

Child Disability Allowance is a non-taxable allowance paid to the principal caregiver of a child with a serious disability, who is need of constant care and attention for a period longer than 12 months.

For more information see:

• Child Disability Allowance
• Best Start tax credit Child turns 3