Reviews and appeals
If a client disagrees with any decision regarding their Danish pension being paid in New Zealand they will need to write to the Danish authorities.
For reviews in respect of Labour Market Supplementary Pension (ATP) the client will need to write to the ATP Appeal Board.
For the ATP Appeal Board contact details see:
- Overseas pension agencies Denmark
For reviews of any other benefits and pensions from Denmark the client should write to The Danish Pensions Agency.
For The Danish Pensions Agency contact details see:
- Overseas pension agencies Denmark
Reviews and appeals must be lodged with the Danish authorities within 4 weeks of the receipt of the decision.
International Services is responsible for any reviews and appeals in regard to:
- the interpretation of the agreement with Denmark
- the effect of Danish pensions on New Zealand benefits and pensions and
- New Zealand benefits and pensions being paid in Denmark
The New Zealand review and appeal process applies to any other decisions regarding New Zealand benefits or pensions paid in New Zealand, such as charging income or change in relationship status.
For more information see:
- Core policy Reviews and Appeals
- Core policy Review of decision for Mandatory Reviews
Legislation
- Reviews and appeals section 391-394 Social Security Act 2018
- Benefits review committees schedule 7 Social Security Act 2018
- Decision under specified social assistance enactments section 397 Social Security Act 2018
- Appeal must be begun within 60 working days of notification or further allowed period section 400 Social Security Act 2018
- Submission of Claims, Declarations and Appeals Article 28 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with Denmark) Order 1997
