Assistance during an initial stand-down and/or application process

Clients who have an initial stand-down cannot get an Emergency Benefit, Temporary Additional Support or Accommodation Supplement during the stand-down.

Exception

If a client was getting Accommodation Supplement paid as a non-beneficiary they can continue to get this during the initial stand-down.

In-work tax credit

Clients getting a main benefit do not qualify for in-work tax credit. However they may be able to get in-work tax credit during an initial stand-down if they qualify for an in-work tax credit grace period.

Special Needs Grants

If a client is suffering hardship they may be able to get a Special Needs Grant.

For more information see:

• Special Needs Grants Assistance during an Initial stand down and/or benefit application process

Legislation

• How non-entitlement period, etc, affects supplementary benefits, and spouse or partner section 230 Social Security Act 2018