Disability Allowance : Contents
Purchase of equipment and one-off items
The cost of buying equipment or other one-off items cannot be included in Disability Allowance. This is because the costs are not regular or ongoing.
The person should be referred to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora who may be able to assist, or assistance under the Special Needs Grant programme can be considered.
If you are unsure whether a particular cost is a one-off or ongoing you should contact Helpline for advice.
For more information see:
- Special Needs Grants Emergency medical equipment
- Costs paid for.
Legislation
- Disability allowance: discretionary grant section 85(2)(d) Social Security Act 2018
