Maximum rates - caring for New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension partner
The rate of Emergency Benefit paid to clients caring for their New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension partner is generally the same as the rate for Supported Living Payment (caring for a person).
Note the partner's income is taken into account when assessing the rate, see: Charging income - caring for New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension partner
The following rates are generally available depending on the client's circumstances:
Client circumstances | Maximum net rate that can be paid is: |
Married, civil union or de facto couple without dependent children - partner on New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension | $360.72 (as at 1 April 2026) |
Married, civil union or de facto couple with dependent children - partner on New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension | $392.94 (as at 1 April 2026) |
These benefit rates are as at 1 April 2026.
