How long do you get Carer Allowance after someone dies?
an income support payment other than Carer Payment not qualifying you for bereavement assistance. We pay up to 14 weeks of Carer Allowance as a lump sum. If you get Carer Payment for a person who dies, you may continue to get this payment after they die. You can get it for up to 14 weeks after the person's death.
What happens to my Carer Allowance if my child goes into hospital?
We will keep paying you Carer Allowance if the child getting care goes into hospital, as long as the following apply: you plan to still provide care for them at home when they leave hospital. We’ll check back with you if they’ve been in hospital for more than 12 weeks. We will keep paying you Carer Allowance for up to 63 days in a calendar year.
Can I transfer my Carer Payment to an adult?
Call the Disability, Sickness and Carers Line if the person getting care is in hospital for more than 63 days in a year. We may be able to still pay you by using some of your respite days. When a child in your care is turning 16, you can apply to transfer your Carer Payment or Carer Allowance from a child to an adult.