Calculation for other benefits

When a benefit other than New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension is paid to a client in Denmark use the following formula to calculate the rate of payment:

• count the number of whole months of New Zealand residence since age 20 and
• divide this by 300 and
• multiply this by maximum benefit rate

The minimum rate that can be paid is:

• 12 divided by 300 multiplied by maximum benefit rate

The maximum rate of payment is the full net rate of the benefit the client is entitled to.

The New Zealand benefit or pension is paid without regard to any Danish or other overseas pension being paid, but other income should be taken into account for income tested benefits.

A period of up to 26 weeks absence from New Zealand can be included as New Zealand residence, so long as the client was considered to be ordinarily resident in New Zealand during the period of absence.

Extra help such as family tax credit, Temporary Additional Support or Disability Allowance cannot be paid in Denmark.

For more information contact International Services or see:

• Methods of payment