Direct deductions

When a client is living in New Zealand and getting a Jersey/Guernsey pension it will be directly deducted from their New Zealand benefit.

The gross amount of the Jersey/Guernsey pension is deducted from:

• the gross rate of New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension and
• the net rate of any other New Zealand benefit including Accommodation Supplement

When a client is already getting a New Zealand benefit or pension at the time the Jersey/Guernsey pension is granted the deduction will be processed by International Services

Contact International Services with verification of the rate, type of Jersey/Guernsey pension, the grant date and the name of the organisation making the payment.

If the client is already getting a Jersey/Guernsey pension at the time a New Zealand benefit or pension is being granted the direct deduction can be added using the SWIFTT process.

For advice if you are unsure whether the pension is deductible contact International Services.

When MSD matches a client's information with information from Jersey or Guernsey, MSD must send a written notice of adverse action to the client.

A notice of adverse action is only required upon receipt of the first information match.