Benefits and allowances

Apply for a benefit and learn what you need to do to qualify, or continue to receive support. Get help to reduce healthcare costs with a Community Services Card.

  • Applying for a benefit

    You need to apply for most benefits online, then meet with a case manager before your application is accepted and you start being paid.

  • What you have to do when you’re getting a benefit

    If you're getting a benefit, NZ Superannuation or a Veteran’s Pension from Work and Income, you must let them know if your contact details or circumstances change.

  • What counts as income for benefits

    When you apply to Work and Income for a benefit or allowance, and while you’re receiving it, you need to tell them if you get other income — either regular payments or a one-off.

  • Community Services Card

    A Community Services Card can reduce healthcare costs. Anyone on a low income who is aged 16 or over, a NZ citizen or permanent resident and normally lives here, can apply.

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