Period of entitlement

The benefit is paid to a disabled child from the month in which the claim is submitted. However, the NII may also pay the benefit for the period preceding submission of the claim if, according to the medical documents submitted, conditions existed that entitled the child to the benefit.

Below are the rules for retroactive payment:

• For a child suffering from development delays, the benefit may be paid retroactively for a maximum of six months preceding submission of the claim.
• The benefit may be paid retroactively for a maximum of 12 months preceding submission of the claim for a child who is dependent on others or who requires constant supervision or special medical treatment, and for a child with a special medical condition from the following list: Down Syndrome, hearing loss, impaired vision, autism, psychosis or similar conditions.