Child disability allowance
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Topic: Child disability allowance
Posted By: yummymummy
Subject: Child disability allowance
Date Posted: 21 May 2008 at 3:41pm
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Emma has just been diagnosed with reflux - could anyone tell me more about the Child disability allowance I've heard about. Would reflux qualify us for it? What do I need to do to claim it/set us up for it? Is it income tested and how much is it? How does it get paid ie is it a weekly pmnt or do I claim costs? How does it work if we also have health insurance?
Sorry! Heaps of questions TIA ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 21 May 2008 at 3:46pm
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i can answer some of it...there was nothing asking if i had health insurance so i assume that doesn't matter.. you get a form sent from WINZ..you need the listed things taken in to them (your birth cert or passport, i needed my marriage license, his IRD number and a few other things) it's paid fortnightly...it's 80 and a few cents.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 21 May 2008 at 6:26pm
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Emma gets in for the gremlins you could ask her. I currently get it to pay for my councilling and drs visits. I had to get the form filled in by my dr and councillor. WINZ already had the rest of my details and they pay it into my bank account weekly. If you have insurance you would have to see if your insurance covers scripts for her, make sure you add her within the next month so that it is covered too. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 21 May 2008 at 7:33pm
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yeah i forgot to add doc has to sign it off.. how do you get it for your dr visits mummy_becks..you mean the disability ? cause i thought the other one was just for children?
I'm sure insurance isn't relevant.. and its definitely only paid fortnightly..so maybe you get paid the other disability allowance..? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 21 May 2008 at 7:46pm
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http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/get-assistance/extra-help/disability-child-allowance.html
just the first bit the bottom is the other one. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 21 May 2008 at 8:40pm
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We get it for Isla- the main criteria that the dr has to sign off for you, is to say that the child has a diability or significant medical condition which means that they require more care than a child of the same sex of similar age. They also specify by ticking a box how often it should be reviewed, eg 6 monthly, yearly.
Some drs surgeries have the forms, or u can ph winz and they will post it out, and its gets backdated from your first ph call,..they can also make an appt for your interview at your local winz office over the ph from the 0800 number. Its non- income tested, a set sum per week that is paid fortnightly into your bank account. They dont ask about health insurance. You can use the money for whatever u wany, its to cover extra stuff they need for their condition. |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 21 May 2008 at 10:06pm
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I have heard people getting it for their child having ezcema - Brooke has had this all her life yet I have never claimed the child disability allowance. i wonder if it has to be really seriuos (like wet wrapping serious) ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 21 May 2008 at 11:23pm
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I don't get the child one I get the adult one, my dr has put done that the dr's visits cost me to see him for what I need it for so they can pay it. When DH was on the sickness benefit he got the allowance to pay for the dr as well. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 22 May 2008 at 7:54am
Any medical condition that means she requires more care than another child her age. I was told by plunket that Isla could get it just for her eczema, even if she hadnt had the other probs too. Any her eczema has never been as bad as needing wet wraps. |
AnnC wrote:Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 22 May 2008 at 8:40am
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As long as your GP or Spec deems it to be serious enough and will tick the right box, you shouold qualify.
Sometime spec are not so good at ticking the right box as they see heaps of cases go tend to be harder to convince. GP's see such a wide varied and are usually more than happy to tick the box. -------------  
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 22 May 2008 at 8:43am
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yeah i agree..and they know the day to day struggles you have to..so yummymummy it's up to your doc.. but in your case I would assume he would tick it ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 23 May 2008 at 11:41am
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Thanks for the replies! I'll ring up WINZ and also have a chat to my GP.
One thing is certain - Emma def needs waaaay more care than Gina needed at that age - she's difficult to settle and the throwing up is a mission too with loads extra cleaning & extra feeds  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 May 2008 at 4:08pm
Oooh that brings back memories Yummymummy! The washing and the smell of regurgitated Neocate 
I got the CDA for both gremlins, Mercedes one lapsed and I didn't renew it coz she is fine now but Sienna still gets it coz of her kidney condition which is kinda silly coz her meds and doctors visits are free anyways but hey. I also got the Disability Allowance which is separate, that's the one Becks is getting and it's a direct reimbursement of costs. I got it for the cost of their Neocate when they were on it, plus transport to doctors visits etc. For that one you have to keep receipts tho as proof of expenses to support your application. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: McPloppy
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 5:40pm
The one we get for little McPloppy is 80 ftnt. He is on renitadine which lessens the amount of stomach acid produced to whatever comes up does not burn. We had to have the forms sent to us and fill out our bit then take it to the Dr to fill in...renewable each year. My one is 3 yrs old and is still on it. Also try raising the cot end and putting bubs down the end of the bed...not trying to teach you to suck eggs, just thought any info would be helpful
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Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 6:13pm
| gez i was meant to go and get this AGES! ago and have only just remembered from reading this! bugger!!! 11 months of $40 PW i missed out on!bugger! *makes a note to do it monday* |
Posted By: Ruby
Date Posted: 06 July 2008 at 2:54pm
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I never knew you could get money from winz for this sort of thing!!
My baby is 13 months old, he has ecezema, bad dairy intolerance and nut & egg allergies. He cannot use pharmacy prescribed creams as they all seem to be parafin based which he appears to be allergic to so I have to buy a pot of cream about once a month that's $43. He also has neocate but it is subsidisedat $6 a tin. Would I possilby qualify for some help to pay for the creams and neocate? It helps to have information from people who are already receiving a benefit as alot of the people on the end of the phone at winz don't really seem to know what they are doing so it helps to be ready armed with the knowledge BEFORE you ring!!! |
Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 06 July 2008 at 8:52pm
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yip youl get it for the neocate alone. There are a few of us on here that get it for the neocate
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Posted By: Kim
Date Posted: 07 July 2008 at 11:02am
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We get it for Samara for her egg/dairy/sesame seed allergies so you definitely will get it.
As long as your GP/Allergist signs the form you get it. ------------- Zac Mark - 30.11.05 Samara Ailsa - 13.08.07 |
Posted By: soph
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 12:52pm
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I got three young children with multi-food allergies as well as my husband . Do I have to apply per family or apply per child?
Thanks
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 1:53pm
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Per child soph. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: soph
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 8:35pm
thanks and have rang WINZ for three forms.
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 11 August 2008 at 9:03pm
I did ask my Dr about this and he said to give him the form and he will fill it in - didn't know if she qualified but said will see... Now i find rhylz is starting to develope ezcema on his legs - I do hope hes not going to be like Brooke (who is at the mo getting quite a bit of ezcema) Its so fustrating creaming etfc... for it to go then come back within a blink of an eye...grrr ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 11 August 2008 at 9:42pm
I only noticed yesterday that Maya's exczema has flared up on her back yesterday, she hasn't had it for ages  Not sure what triggers it, it seems quite random.------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 4:05pm
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Brooke is the same I just don't know the total cause... I know dairy products don't help though (shame she loves them so much)
I was hoping she would of grown out of it - but no such luck yet ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: sonyaw
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 4:20pm
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my 5 yr old was on CDA for eczema but when it lapsed and i took form to doc he said they have changed it so only things like cerebal palsy and other disabilities that never get better can now claim so he filled out the straight DA form which i needed to go and get quotes and receipts to take to winz with that form that got granted but gets paid weekly and included in my benefit...my 7 yr old has CDA for another year before it comes up for review but i dont think he will be able to get it once that review comes up. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
SHAY 9 QUIN 7 2 angels @9wk 1 day on 30-04-09 our angel 6-06-07 |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 5:08pm
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what a weird thing for the doc to say Ethan only has cows milk protein allergy and he gets it... (and that was feb) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: sonyaw
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 6:43pm
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this was just at the beginning of june he said it all changed in april or something i dont know ------------- http://lilypie.com">
SHAY 9 QUIN 7 2 angels @9wk 1 day on 30-04-09 our angel 6-06-07 |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 7:06pm
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double check i say with winz ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 7:23pm
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WINZ wont help though...they will give you the forms and process it but it's the doc who decides whether you get it or not (although obviously you have to meet their criteria) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 9:26pm
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We had the gremlins ones reviewed in June, Mercedes was originally getting it for reflux which has resolved but my GP signed it off anyway on her ears given that we've been making twice-weekly trips to Starship for some time now with her ears. Sienna's is for her kidney condition.
The criteria used to be if the child had a medical condition or disability that means they require a greater degree of care or supervision than another child the same age, including being on ongoing medication. Will see what I can find out about the criteria changing. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 9:30pm
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As far as I can tell on the WINZ site the criteria haven't changed...
"To be able to receive a Child Disability Allowance a client must: generally be 16 years or over be the principal caregiver of a dependent child with a disability (or if there is no principal caregiver, have the care and control of the child for the time being) be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident (ie not be in New Zealand unlawfully or here on a temporary permit) and generally be ordinarily resident in New Zealand For more information see: Deciding ordinarily resident In addition to this the child must: generally be ordinarily resident in New Zealand be a dependent child have a physical, sensory, psychiatric or intellectual disability need constant care and attention because of the disability be likely to need care permanently, or need care for more than 12 months and meet the required living arrangements" ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 13 August 2008 at 9:48pm
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My doc signed if for the allergies as he saw being on neocate and paying to go privately to a specialist as an expense worthy of getting the CDA, that plus having to buy more expensive foods, normally organic so as to get diary, egg free etc. However he did say we were borderline as there are some children who are clear cut like those with CF etc and then those like us that aren't really disabled but do need the extra care and then it comes down to gp discretion.
Perhaps there has been a complaint to gps about too many people recieving the benefit or something. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 8:11pm
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I think my GP feels sorry for me, last time we went for a review of the CDA she looked up on the computer and in the previous 3 mths Sienna had been there 4 times and Mercedes had been there 6 and that wasn't counting the trips to the ear specialist, kidney scans etc. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 9:18pm
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so we are all talking about the CHILD disability allowance - which is around $40 a week (paid fortnightly aye?) not just the disability allownace that is income tested??? ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 9:48pm
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Yep. I also get the income tested one for the gremlins to cover the cost of their non-subsidised ear drops at $40 a pop and their specialists visits etc. but I think I only get about $18 a week all up on that one. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: catgirl
Date Posted: 26 August 2008 at 2:06pm
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The criteria for the Child Disability Allowance haven't changed. We're still getting it for my 2.5 yr son because of his allergies and eczema & started receiving it for my 11wk old daughter just last week (for reflux and eczema).
Luckily their specialist is quite happy to fill in the forms & knows which boxes to tick. |
Posted By: soph
Date Posted: 26 August 2008 at 9:54pm
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Last week I received three letters stated that all three children are qualify for CDA. All of them got allergies and eczema but need full care to prevent children exposure to their allergens. I think it is case of what did your dr tick the boxes?
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