Relationship status for benefit : Contents
Changes and reviews
A client is obliged to advise the Ministry of Social Development of any changes in their circumstances that affects their entitlement to a benefit.
You may also review a benefit at any time to ensure that the client still meets the qualifications and is getting the correct rate of payment.
A change in a client's circumstances may also mean that the client qualifies for another benefit.
For more information see:
Legislation
- Beneficiary must notify change of circumstances section 113 Social Security Act 2018
- Review of entitlement to, or rate of, benefit granted part 6, subpart 3 Social Security Act 2018
