Terminal benefit payments to surviving person, or person caring for the children

When the benefit is being paid to a couple, both the deceased person's and the surviving person's portion of the benefit is paid. Payment is the total benefit as well as any ongoing extra help. It does not include family tax credit and Best Start tax credit.

The deceased person's portion of terminal benefit is paid to their bank account.

A surviving person can apply to have the deceased person's portion of terminal benefit paid to them. When an application is received, terminal benefit (or remaining unpaid balance) can be paid to that applicant.

The surviving person's benefit should be reviewed to determine the best option financially for the person.

When the deceased client has no surviving partner but has surviving children, the payment of terminal benefit can be made to the person caring for the deceased client's children.

When an application is received, the remaining unpaid balance of terminal benefit can be paid to the carer.

 A child will not be excluded from the parent or caregiver's Jobseeker Support Student Hardship when the child turns 18 during the 28-day continuation of payment period.

The review of circumstances for Jobseeker Support Student Hardship when their child turns 18 is not required when the client has died.