Qualifies for another benefit

A client may qualify for another benefit due to a change in their circumstances. It is also important to determine if the client still qualifies for Jobseeker Support Student Hardship.

For example:

• if a client is aged under 19 years old and they apply to have a child included in their benefit, they would no longer qualify for Jobseeker Support Student Hardship and they would need to apply for Young Parent Payment or
• a client reaches the qualifying age for New Zealand Superannuation

If the client qualifies for more than one benefit they must be told which benefit is the most beneficial for their particular circumstances. You will need to advise them of:

• benefit rates
• the effect of any income they may receive (income reduction and any exemptions) and
• benefit obligations

The client must make the final decision on which benefit they receive after being given all relevant information.

For more information see:

• Jobseeker Support Student Hardship Qualifications
• Sole Parent Support Qualifications
• Supported Living payment Qualifications
• Young Parent Payment Qualifications
• New Zealand Superannuation Qualifications
• Processing standards Client transfers to another benefit type [no link find out why]