Changes and reviews

A client must advise the Ministry of Social Developmnet of any changes in their circumstances that may affect their entitlement or rate of assistance payable.

You may also review a benefit at any time to ensure that the client still meets the qualifications and is receiving the correct rate of payment.

For more information see:

• Absence from New Zealand
• Core policy Agents
• Change in costs
• Change in family circumstances
• Change in income or assets
• Client transfers to a new service provider
• Client leaves the programme
• Death of a client
• Deductions
• Core policy Redirection of benefit payment
• Core policy Relationship status for benefit
• Core policy Reviews and Appeals
• Review at 26 weeks