At 1 April 2003 - Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998
Below are the historical Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for Sickness Benefit for benefits granted before 1 July 1998, at 1 April 2003. These are non-taxable, weekly rates.
Category | Entry threshold | Maximum rate | |||
Rent or board | Mortgage | Area 1 limit | Area 2 limit | Rest of NZ limit | |
Single, 18 + years | $40 | $48 | $100 | $65 | $45 |
Married couple | $70 | $84 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Married couple, 1+ children | $83 | $100 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Sole parent, 1 child | $70 | $84 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Sole parent, 2+ children | $75 | $90 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Area definitions
Accommodation Supplement areas changed on 1 April 2005. For the definition of the areas that apply to this table see:
Most recent historical rates
For the most recent historical rates see:
