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Death in Denmark

The normal procedures for cancellation of New Zealand benefits and pensions apply on the death of a client getting a New Zealand benefit or pension in Denmark.

Generally, the Danish authorities will advise International Services of the death of a client in Denmark and International Services will complete the cancellation of the New Zealand benefit or pension.

Note that Funeral Grants are not payable for clients who were living in Denmark at the time of their death.

Mandatory Reviews

There are no Mandatory Reviews for New Zealand benefits or pensions in Denmark when the client has died.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Funeral grant: general eligibility and definitions section 90 Social Security Act 2018
  • Funeral grant: restrictions on payment section 94 Social Security Act 2018
  • Ending of benefits section 325-330 Social Security Act 2018
  • Requirement to Supply Information Article 21 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with Denmark) Order 1997
  • Other specified provisions not limited section 310M Social Security Act 2018
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The contact details for International Services are:

From New Zealand 0800 777 227 (free calling within New Zealand only)

From Australia 1800 150 479

From other countries +64 4 978 1180

Email international_services@msd.govt.nz

Postal

International Services
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 27178
Wellington 6141
New Zealand

Fax 04 918 0159

Note when calling from overseas replace the '+' with the international direct dial prefix for the country you are in.