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Person detained under a Public Protection Order

A person who has a Public Protection Order may get Veteran’s Pension if they meet the qualifications.

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.

For more information see:

Qualifications

Rate of payment

The hospital rate of Veteran’s Pension is paid from the date of grant.

Entitlement date

The entitlement date for Veteran’s Pension 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.

Emergency Benefit

A person who has a Public Protection Order may get Emergency Benefit if they meet the basic eligibility criteria.

For more information see:

Initial stand-down

Legislation

  • Entitlement to veteran's pension section 161 Veterans' Support Act 2014
  • Age qualification for New Zealand Superannuation section 7 New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001
  • Right to benefits section 39 Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014
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