Disabled child - 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 6 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 that is one of the following: Down’s syndrome, hearing loss, impaired vision, autism, psychosis or similar conditions, the benefit may be paid retroactively for a maximum of 12 months preceding submission of the claim.

If a claim was submitted by March 31, 2004, the benefit may be paid retroactively for a maximum of 48 months for a child who requires special medical treatment and for children with Down’s syndrome, hearing loss, impaired vision, autism or similar conditions.