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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: