Review date
A New Zealand benefit or pension should be reviewed from the date a client is granted a Canadian pension, or when the rate of a Canadian pension changes.
If you are having difficulties obtaining the details you should contact International Services for advice.
When a Canadian pension is reduced, the New Zealand benefit or pension should be reviewed from the date of the reduction.
For more information
Contact International Services or see:
- Direct deductions
- Extra help
- SWIFTT process
Legislation
- Factors reducing benefits: entitlement to overseas pensions section 187-191 Social Security Act 2018
- Factors affecting benefits Part 4, subparts 3-4 Social Security Regulations 2018
- Review of entitlement to, or rate of, benefit granted Part 6, subpart 3 Social Security Act 2018
