Changes and reviews - New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension paid under Special Portability

Clients have an obligation to advise MSD of any changes in their circumstances that may affect their entitlement to New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension paid under Special Portability or the rate payable.

MSD may also review New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension at any time to ensure that the client still meets the qualifications and is getting the correct rate of payment.

International Services is responsible for reviews of New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension paid under Special Portability.

MSD must review a client's New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension 52 weeks from when the payment under Special Portability commenced, and every 52 weeks from when the client's last Mandatory Review was completed.

Clients must respond to the Mandatory Review before their review date, or their payment will suspend.