Relationship status for benefit : Contents
Effective date of review
Reconciles, marries or separates
Review the client's benefit from the date after the event where they:
- reconcile with former partner
- marry or
- separate
New or formative relationship
When a client is entering into a new relationship there is discretion to cancel or suspend the benefit from the first available date.
Overpayments
You should only establish an overpayment if:
- the client has failed to advise of a change in circumstances or
- they have deliberately misled the Ministry of Social Development
If you are unable to make a decision regarding the client's relationship you can discuss the case with your Regional Solicitor or local National Fraud Investigation Unit Investigator.
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
- Ending of benefits sections 325-330 Social Security Act 2018
