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Application for assistance : Contents

Introduction

The Ministry of Social DevelopmentĀ has a duty to investigate and decide all applications made where it has the relevant information to do so.

The client is required to make an application and provide the information necessary for the Ministry to investigate and determine entitlement.

These guidelines apply to:

  • any applications for assistance that are not included in the definition of a benefit

For more information see:

A 'benefit' as defined in schedule 2 of the Social Security Act 2018 includes the following main benefits and extra help: