On this page you’ll find tonnes of information about the extra amount you should be getting if your child is disabled and you get child tax credits.
This is not an automatic payment, so you must let the Child Tax Office know if you think you're eligible.
Don’t forget to check out our other Sky Badger pages to find out about other benefits for disabled children as well as grants, respite care and much more.
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What is the Disability Child Tax Credit?
You’ll already be getting child tax credits if you have a child under 16 or under 20 in eligible education or training. If your child is disabled, you should be getting extra help.
You may get extra Child Tax Credits if your child either gets Disability Living Allowance or PIPs.
What is the Disabled Child Element?
The disabled child element is an extra amount that is added into your child tax credits award.
The disabled child rate
A child or young person qualifies for the disabled child rate if they get:
- any other rate of DLA or PIP or
are certified as severely sight impaired or blind by a consultant ophthalmologist, or have ceased to be so certified in the past 28 weeks.
The severely disabled child rate
A child or young person qualifies for the severely disabled child rate if they get:
- DLA highest rate care component
- PIP enhanced rate daily living component
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Understanding Tax Credits
To qualify for the extra disability component, your child must….
The disabled child rate
A child or young person qualifies for the disabled child rate if they get...
- any other rate of DLA or PIP or
- are certified as severely sight impaired or blind by a consultant ophthalmologist, or have ceased to be so certified in the past 28 weeks.
The severely disabled child rate
A child or young person qualifies for the severely disabled child rate if they get...
- DLA highest rate care component
- PIP enhanced rate daily living component
Does it matter how much I earn?
Your income will affect how much Tax Credit you get. Contact the Tax Credit advice line to check out where you stand.
Disabled Child Tax Credits Weekly Rates
| Disabled Child Rate | £65 |
| Severely Disabled Child Rate | £26 (additional) |
YOU HAVE TO TELL THE TAX CREDIT OFFICE YOURSELF!
You won’t get this extra payment automatically so give them a ring now....
Contact: Tax Credits Office 0345 300 3900.
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You should also check out the Sky Badger website to see if you can claim carer’s allowance, young carer’s support, help with your bills, Council tax reductions and much more.
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