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Partner temporarily overseas

If the partner was resident in New Zealand but has left the country temporarily, MSD must take into consideration the individual circumstances of the person who has left the country when deciding whether or not to continue Temporary Additional Support.

The partner overseas may continue to get Temporary Additional Support at the existing rate for up to 28 days provided none of their other circumstances have changed. The partner's Temporary Additional Support should be stopped from the 29th day if they have not returned.

In no circumstances should payment continue when the partner is overseas for longer than 28 days.

Rate of payment

If the client meets the qualifications for Temporary Additional Support and their partner is temporarily overseas, the rate payable for Temporary Additional Support should be calculated as follows:

Chargeable income

  • net rate of main benefit (before any income reduction or deduction) as a couple
  • any income earned by client and partner
  • any Working for Families Tax Credits payments

Assets

Use the assets owned by both the client and partner

Allowable costs

Include the allowable costs for the client and partner

Standard costs

Calculate the standard costs for a couple

Upper limit

Calculate the upper limit for a couple

Rate of payment

Assess the client as a couple and pay the full calculated couple's rate

For information how to calculate Temporary Additional Support after the 28 day period see:

For more information see:

Legislation

  • MSD may refuse or cancel benefit if person not ordinarily resident in New Zealand section 204 Social Security Act 2018
  • General rule: benefit not payable while beneficiary absent from New Zealand section 219 Social Security Act 2018
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Working for Families Tax Credits is financial help that Inland Revenue pays to qualifying families with dependent children. It includes:

For more information contact Inland Revenue