Work and Income - Web Capture - Residential Care Subsidy
Work and Income
Official guidance
Official primary
2026-10-08
Next review: 2027-04-01
New Zealand
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Evidence boundary: Undated living guidance; source update shown as 4 August 2026. Thresholds and allowances are the figures visible on 8 October 2026, not a guarantee of eligibility.
Short Answer
Official guidance on needs assessment and financial assessment for contracted long-term residential care, with current asset limits and retained allowances.
Why it matters
Book a NASC needs assessment and return financial assessment documents promptly. Contact the Residential Subsidy Unit on 0800 999 727.
Key Points
- •A needs assessment must establish the requirement for indefinite long-term residential care.
- •For people aged 65+, the asset limit is $300,811 for a single person or a couple both in care.
- •With a partner at home, choose $164,731 excluding the family home and car, or $300,811 including them.
- •An income assessment also applies; premium room charges are paid privately.
- •The source lists a $58.34 weekly personal allowance and $365.92 yearly clothing allowance.
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Official guidance on needs assessment and financial assessment for contracted long-term residential care, with current asset limits and retained allowances.
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