Work and Income - Web Capture - Disability Allowance
Work and Income
Official guidance
Official primary
2026-10-08
Next review: 2027-04-01
New Zealand
High confidence
published
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Evidence boundary: Undated living guidance; source update shown as 29 July 2026. Rates and income limits were checked on 8 October 2026 and require review when rates change.
Short Answer
Work and Income explains help with verified ongoing disability costs, including eligibility, income limits and the application evidence needed.
Why it matters
Ask your health practitioner for a Disability Certificate, gather receipts and use the application route matching your current payments.
Key Points
- •A disability normally must be expected to last at least six months, with ongoing costs not fully met elsewhere.
- •Maximum payment is $82.85 weekly, non-taxable; the amount depends on accepted extra costs.
- •Weekly income limits before tax: single aged 18+ $870; couple $1,295.11.
- •A health practitioner must confirm the costs, and applicants must supply proof.
- •You do not need to receive a main benefit; people receiving Residential Care Subsidy cannot receive this allowance.
Full Summary & Notes
Work and Income explains help with verified ongoing disability costs, including eligibility, income limits and the application evidence needed.
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