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4.1.4 Expected DOB or day of placement

Introduction

If a PPL claim is made before the child's birth, the claim must specify the child's expected DOB. Similarly, for an adopted child, a PPL claim must specify the expected day of placement of an adopted child.

Act reference: PPLAct section 55 When a claim is effective, section 58 Expected date of birth, section 275 How this Act applies to an adopted child

Policy reference: PPL Guide 4.1.1 Effective claims for PLP

Last reviewed: 20 September 2023

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