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Disability Allowance - whether assessment of the disability costs of the appellant and his wife was correct. Outcome: appeal allowed
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Appeal against decision to suspend Supported Living Payment on the basis of appellant having outstanding arrest warrants. Chief Executive had not complied with notice requirements prior to suspending payments, recommendation that Chief Executive make an ex gratia payment to the appellant. The Benefits Review Committee failed to offer the appellant a hearing via telephone conference, some members of the Committee used false names or pseudonyms, and failed to give reasons for their decisions, and therefore they have breached the rules of natural justice. Notice of right of review was removed from the letter containing the decision sent to the appellant, Authority strongly recommends the Chief Executive gives urgent attention to this matter. Appeal allowed, costs of $500 to be paid to advocate of the appellant.
Appeal against decision to deduct Canadian Pension Plan payments from New Zealand Superannuation entitlement. Canadian pension plan payments are subject to deduction, regardless of it being funded through compulsory employee and employer contributions. Appeal dismissed.
Appeal against decision to pay Special Benefit at 30% of allowable costs, allegedly upheld by a Benefits Review Committee. The Benefits Review committee failed to consider a telephone conference for the hearing and failed to consider the submissions of the appellant’s advocate. The Benefits Review Committee and the Remote Clients Unit staff used false names and pseudonyms and as a result neither the appellant, nor the Authority could ascertain whether there composition complied with the law. The Benefits Review Committee thereby breached the rules of natural justice. Matter referred back to Benefits Review Committee hearing. Appeal allowed to extent indicated.
Appeal against decision to establish and recover overpayment of NZ Superannuation as a result of a change in the rate of Australian Age Pension payable to the appellant. Appellant had no entitlement to Australian Age Pension and therefore no entitlement to NZ Superannuation. Overpayment resulted from the appellant receiving Australian Age Pension and NZ Superannuation whilst not being entitled. The authority directed that this debt be recovered at a modest rate per fortnight. Appeal dismissed.
Appeal against decision to resume the grant of NZ Superannuation, make an arrears payment to Centrelink Australia, and decline to pay the cost of attending a Benefits Review Committee hearing. The appellant travelled overseas from Australia, and NZ superannuation was suspended. After appellant returned to Australia, he resumed being paid Australian Age Pension at the full rate. The appellant was not entitled to receive any arrears in NZ Superannuation payments. Appellant clearly informed before travel that travel costs would not be reimbursed. Appeal dismissed.
Appeal against a decision to deduct a lump sum payment of additional pension from the United Kingdom from New Zealand Superannuation entitlement. Appellant received a lump sum payment from her United Kingdom pension that must be deducted from her New Zealand Superannuation entitlement. The lump sum ought to have been spread over the period to which it related and deducted from benefit received during that period instead of being deducted from one benefit payment. Appeal dismissed.
Appeal against decision to suspend payment of Supported Living Payment while appellant overseas. Appellant went to Australia for a holiday, which is not a permitted reason for receiving benefits while overseas. Chief Executive correct in suspending payment of Supported Living Payment. Appeal dismissed.
Appeal against decision not to pay Supported Living Payment and Disability Allowance whilst appellant overseas. Appellant did not provide notice of proposed travel overseas. Despite the appellant not receiving the information, the ministry did take reasonable and appropriate steps to inform the appellant of the need to notify proposed travel. Appeal dismissed.
Appeal against decision to deduct the appellant’s United Kingdom pension from their New Zealand Superannuation entitlement. Overseas pension payments derived from voluntary contributions are not exempt from deduction and the Chief Executive is not bound to use their discretion in favour of a person receiving such payments. Appeal dismissed.
New Zealand Superannuation – Overpayment due to absence from New Zealand. Outcome: appeal allowed in part.