Income limit

Except where exceptional circumstances exist a client and partner (if any) cannot get an Advance Payment of Benefit if their income exceeds the appropriate income limits.

If a client is getting an income-tested benefit, they would generally meet the income test for an Advance Payment of Benefit.

For New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension clients you should check their income does not exceed the appropriate income limit. New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension must be included as income when assessing eligibility for these clients.

Winter Energy Payment is not considered income when assessing eligibility for an Advance Payment of Benefit.