Living & work · Work and Income
Time-limited extra support when essential ongoing living costs cannot be met.
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.
Apply through the official MyMSD link, or contact Work and Income if you cannot apply online.
Have identity and residence details, income or asset information, and any relevant medical, tenancy, care or study evidence ready. The official application page decides the exact documents required.
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The Budget announcement covers emergency-housing services, Accommodation Supplement, Temporary Additional Support and income reporting, with staged changes including plans for 2027 and later.
Source checked: 2026-09-28
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