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Social Security Act 2018

Assistance - Supported living payment - Supported living payment on ground of restricted work capacity or total blindness

34: Supported living payment: on ground of restricted work capacity or total blindness: requirements

You could also call this:

“Rules for getting money to help if you can't work much or can't see”

You can get a supported living payment if you meet three main conditions. First, you need to have limited ability to work or be completely blind. Second, you must live in New Zealand. Third, you must be at least 16 years old. If you meet all these conditions, you may be able to receive this payment to help support you.

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Supported living payment: Supported living payment on ground of restricted work capacity or total blindness

34Supported living payment: on ground of restricted work capacity or total blindness: requirements

  1. A person is entitled to the supported living payment if the person—

  2. has restricted work capacity or is totally blind; and
    1. meets the residential requirement; and
      1. is aged 16 years or over.

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