Veterans Pension : Contents
Release on bail
When a client is released on bail, Veteran's Pension can be paid from the date of release providing the client still meets the qualifications for the Veteran's Pension and reapplies for Veteran's Pension immediately after their release.
A non-qualified partner cannot be reincluded on release if the grandparented non-qualified partner rate was cancelled due to imprisonment.
Note there is no initial stand-down when clients apply for Veteran's Pension. Veteran's Pension commences from:
- date of application or
- date of release
Legislation
- When grandparenting ends (Imprisonment) Schedule 1AA Part 3, clause 7(2)(c)(i) and (ii) New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001
