Emergency Maintenance Allowance : Contents
Qualifies for another benefit
A client may qualify for another benefit due to a change in their circumstances. It is also important to determine if the client still qualifies for Emergency Maintenance Allowance.
For example the client reaches the qualifying age for Sole Parent Support or a 16 to 18 year old client obtains a residence class visa or New Zealand citizenship.
If the client qualifies for more than one benefit they must be told which benefit is the most beneficial for their particular circumstances. MSD must advise them of:
- benefit rates
- the effect of any income they may receive (income reduction and any exemptions) and
- benefit obligations
The client must make the final decision on which benefit they receive after being given all relevant information.
For more information see:
- Emergency Maintenance Allowance qualifications
- Sole Parent Support qualifications
- Young Parent Payment qualifications
- Processing standards Client transfers to another benefit type [no link find out why]
Legislation
- General limitation on receiving more than 1 benefit section 18 Social Security Act 2018
- Factors affecting benefit: veteran's entitlement section 199-201 Social Security Act 2018
