Changes and reviews for New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension in Korea
Clients have an obligation to advise MSD of any changes in their circumstances that may affect their entitlement to New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension in Korea or the rate payable.
MSD may also review New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension at any time to ensure the client still meets the qualifications and is getting the correct rate of payment.
International Services is responsible for reviews of New Zealand benefits and pensions being paid in Korea.
Mandatory Reviews for New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension in Korea
MSD must review a client's New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension in Korea 52 weeks from when the payment in Korea commenced and every 52 weeks from when the client's last Mandatory Review was completed.
Clients must respond to the Mandatory Review before their review date, or their payment will suspend.
Adverse action
When MSD matches a client's information with information from Korea, 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.
For more information see:
Legislation
- Beneficiary must notify change of circumstances section 113 Social Security Act 2018
- Review of entitlement and rate payable sections 304 - 310 Social Security Act 2018
- Exchange of Information and Mutual Assistance article 13 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with the Republic of Korea) Order 2021
- Review of entitlement and rate payable section 310E Social Security Act 2018
