Estates of people who died before joining the scheme

You'll need to complete a hepatitis C stage 1 application form (PDF: 247KB).

You'll need to provide the same information required on hepatitis C stage 1 applications. This is to show the person would have qualified for support if they were still alive.

What the estate could get

If the person had hepatitis C stage 1 and your application is successful, the estate will get £50,000. These rates are for the financial year 2023/2024.

Different rates will apply if the date of death is prior to 25 March 2021. Stage 1 payment would be £20,000.

Before you can apply for a hepatitis C stage 2 payment, a hepatitis C stage 1 application must first be successful. You'll then need to complete a hepatitis C stage 2 application form (PDF: 210KB).

You'll need to provide the same information required on hepatitis C stage 2 applications. This is to show the person would have qualified for support if they were still alive. You may submit both stage 1 and stage 2 hepatitis C applications at the same time.

What the estate could get

If the person had hepatitis C stage 2 and your application is successful, the estate will get £20,000 in addition to the £50,000 stage 1 hepatitis C payment. These rates are for the financial year 2023/2024.

Different rates will apply if the date of death is prior to 25 March 2021. Stage 2 payment would be £50,000.

You'll need to complete an HIV primary eligibility application form (PDF: 219KB).

You'll need to provide the same information required on HIV applications. This is to show the person would have qualified for support if they were still alive.

What the estate could get

If the person had HIV and your application is successful, the amount to be paid to the estate would be a lump sum of £80,500.

Different rates will apply if the date of death is prior to 25 March 2021. 

HIV lump sum payments will depend on the following circumstances:

• An infected child under 18 years old, will be £41,500.
• Single adult without dependants, will be £43,500.
• Married adult without dependants, will be £52,000.
• Infected person with dependent children, will be £80,500.
• Infected intimates - a partner or spouse who is entitled to payment due to HIV transmission by blood, blood products or tissue, will be £23,500.
• Infected intimates - before birth, time of delivery or by breastfeeding from a mother who is entitled to payment due to HIV transmission, will be £23,500.

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