Recoverable Assistance Payment

Overview

Repayable help for essential or emergency costs if you do not receive a Work and Income benefit.

Eligibility points to check

Check no other way to pay, benefit status, residency and your and your partner’s income and assets. This is a different route from a benefit advance.

How to proceed

Contact Work and Income using the official page and provide the evidence they request.

Official information and application

• Work and Income — Official information and application