Supported Living Payment (caring for person) partner is paid a benefit

When a client receiving Supported Living Payment (caring for a person) is married, in a civil union or de facto relationship, and their partner is paid a benefit in their own right (other than New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension) then income is charged as follows.

For clients who receive over $8,320:

• income between $8,320 and $13,000 per year ($160 - $250 per week) their benefit is reduced by 15 cents from each $1.00 of income (as at 1 April 2022)
• income over $13,000 per year ($250 per week) their benefit is reduced by 35 cents from every $1.00 of income over $13,000 (as at 1 April 2022)