Care allowance after death

You can usually continue to get Carer’s Allowance for up to eight weeks after the person you look after dies, as long as you continue to meet the age, study, earnings and residence criteria. https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/carers-allowance. Sign In or Register to comment.

How long after death can you claim Carers Allowance?

If you’re getting Carer’s Allowance or Income Support for carers, you can receive them for up to eight weeks after the death of the person you were caring for. The carer premium and other means-tested benefits may also continue for up to eight weeks. In some circumstances, Universal Credit payments can continue after a person died.

How to apply for a payment after a death?

To apply for a payment after a death, you should contact the section responsible for the payment within the Department of Social Protection, as soon as possible following the death. (For example, if the person who died was getting a State Pension, you need to get in touch with the Pension Section of the Department).

What happens to domiciliary care allowance when a child dies?

It is proposed, in the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018, that Domiciliary Care Allowance will continue to be paid for 3 months in cases where the child being cared for has died (from January 2019).

How it works

You could get £69.70 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. You do not have to be related to, or li...

Eligibility

You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria. The person you c...

Effect on other benefits

Carer’s Allowance can affect the other benefits that both you and the person you care for get. Effect on the benefits of the person you care for Wh...

Make a claim

Before you apply make sure you have your: National Insurance number (if you have a partner you’ll need theirs too) bank or building society details...

Report a change in circumstances

You must report changes in your circumstances if you’re claiming or have applied for Carer’s Allowance. Changes can include: starting a job startin...