Temporary Additional Support

Overview

Time-limited extra support when essential ongoing living costs cannot be met.

Eligibility points to check

Check household income, assets, essential costs, other help and steps to reduce costs. You need not already receive a benefit; reapply if needed beyond 13 weeks.

How to proceed

Apply through the official MyMSD link, or contact Work and Income if you cannot apply online.

Official information and application

• Work and Income — Official information and application