Person detained under a Public Protection Order
A person who has a Public Protection Order may be eligible for an Emergency Benefit.
A Public Protection Order is when a person has finished their sentence in prison but for public safety they must remain in a secure residence. This is to protect members of the public from the almost certain harm from serious sexual or violent offences. Corrections fund the costs of the person being detained in a residence within the prison compound.
Clients with a Public Protection Order can get an Emergency Benefit if they meet the basic eligibility criteria.
For more information see:
Rate of payment
The rate of Emergency Benefit is paid at the hospital rate from the date of grant.
Entitlement date
The entitlement date for Emergency Benefit for a person held under a Public Protection Order is generally the date of release. The usual stand-down provisions for prisoners apply when determining the commencement date.
New Zealand Superannuation
A person who has a Public Protection Order may get New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension if they meet the qualifications.
For more information see:
- New Zealand Superannuation Person detained under a Public Protection Order
Legislation
- Emergency benefit: discretionary grant on ground of hardship section 63 Social Security Act 2018
- Right to benefits section 39 Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014
