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Seriously sick or injured

It may be determined that a client has an exceptional circumstance for not completing their reapplication before their expiry date, on the ground of being seriously sick or injured during their notice period which affected their ability to reapply before the expiry date.

Evidence

MSD may require the client to provide evidence that they were seriously sick or injured. This could include a medical certificate or other medical information signed by a health practitioner, stating:

  • what the illness or injury was, and
  • the length of time it affected the client.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Requirements for regrant section 336 Social Security Act 2018
  • Requirements for reapplication form, supporting evidence, etc regulation 190J Social Security Regulations 2018
  • Requirements completed before expiry date regulation 190K Social Security Regulations 2018
  • Requirements completed in 20 working days starting on expiry date regulation 190L Social Security Regulations 2018
  • Person intending to reapply contacts MSD before expiry date regulation 190M Social Security Regulations 2018
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