Special Olympics or Paralympics
A client receiving Supported Living Payment (health condition, injury, disability, or total blindness only) may need to travel overseas to participate in a multinational or international Special Olympic or Paralympics competition.
In these cases the client can continue to receive payment of their benefit for up to six weeks when they are absent from New Zealand. These extra days absent from New Zealand is additional to the 28 days they can usually have in a 52 week period.
Note this does not apply to a partner with work obligations.
Other benefits participating in Special Olympics or Paralympics
Clients and partners receiving other benefits and who are participating in the Special Olympics or Paralympics may be able to attend and be paid their benefit while they are attending these events if they meet the criteria for approved travel.
For more information see:
Proof
The client will need to provide proof that they have been selected to complete in a multinational or international Special Olympic or Paralympics competition outside of New Zealand.
Process
For more information contact Helpline.
Legislation
- Exception to general rule: attendance at Special Olympic or Paralympic Games regulation 152 Social Security Regulations 2018
