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For the purposes of CA (adult) and CP (adult) a terminal condition is where a person aged 16 years or over is in the final phase of a terminal illness and is not expected to live more than 3 months.
For the purposes of CP (child), a terminal condition is where a medical practitioner has certified the child has a terminal condition and the average life expectancy for a child with the same or a similar condition is not substantially longer than 24 months.
Note: A legally qualified medical practitioner must certify that a care receiver's condition is a terminal condition.
Act reference: SSAct section 197E Qualification-child who has a terminal condition
Adult Disability Assessment Determination 1999, see Schedule 2
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.6.4 CP - Qualification & Payability, 3.6.7 CA - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 1 October 2010
