Calculation for other benefits

When a benefit other than New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension is paid to a client in the Republic of Ireland 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.

New Zealand Superannuation and Veterans Pension are paid without regard to any of the following Irish benefits:

• Retirement Pension
• Old Age (Contributory) Pension
• Widows (Contributory) Pension
• Invalidity Pension

Extra help such as family tax credit, Best Start tax credit, Temporary Additional Support, Special Benefit or Disability Allowance cannot be paid in Ireland.

For more information contact International Services or see:

• Methods of payment