OHbaby! Forums : Am I eligible for assistance? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:33:14 +0000 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:39:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11940 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : yepi was on the sickness benefit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=240245&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#240245 Author: james
Subject: 11940
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 1:39pm

yep    i was on the sickness benefit from 27 weeks preegy cause i had bleeeding thurout you can go thur your midwife as she has to sign the forms lol ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:39:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=240245&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#240245 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : I got your PM and replied... just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239927&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239927 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 11940
Posted: 02 November 2007 at 6:28am

I got your PM and replied... just wanted to say that I get *some* money for being on sickness benefit, although not the full amount, since DH works full time and earns 23,000 a year before tax (which isn't a lot especially since we are both paying off loans) But my WINZ person said that when we shift house in December we will get more, as our rent will be increased... she also said that I could go on the working for families benefit then (which I am very confused about as I am not due until the end of Jan)!?

Even though you probably won't be eligible for much under the sickness benefit, the amount will be increased if you are eligible for accommodation supplement as well.

The best idea is to book an appointment with someone at WINZ, and take in proof of income for your partner and yourself... and ask them what you are eligible for. I tried to work it out from the website and I thought I wasn't able to get anything either, when actually I had a couple of options.

Still can't afford to buy Chrissy pressies tho so we are going to make truffles and cookies for everyone and wrap them up pretty instead ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:28:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239927&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239927 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : I hear you on this one Topsy -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239761&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239761 Author: emz
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 8:12pm

I hear you on this one Topsy - my last payments about the same time (although its the loan, not a payment as such) so I'm hoping bubs doesn't get too comfy and stay in. Especially since I don't get paid maternity leave from my job (only been there 5 months to my EDD), and we really need that for the mortgage!

My family don't expect pressies this year, would've been nice to tell me that before I went out and bought most of them! ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239761&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239761 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : do you get money when bubs is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239670&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239670 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 4:58pm

do you get money when bubs is born? even then we only get the 150x8 and then a small accomodation payment.. ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:58:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239670&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239670 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : Hmm it seems like everybody will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239611&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239611 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 3:14pm

Hmm it seems like everybody will be receiving very cheap, small Xmas presents this year. You and your partner can only earn up to $80 a week otherwise you get nuffing. Oh well, hopefully baby will make a slightly early arrival!]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:14:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239611&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239611 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : yup it is dependent on partners...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239597&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239597 Author: tashzmum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 2:47pm

yup it is dependent on partners income. and i am pretty sure the threshold is quite low too. when i was pg with tash df earned too much for me to be able to get it.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:47:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239597&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239597 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : yeah and as he is paid on a casual...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239571&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239571 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 2:05pm

yeah and as he is paid on a casual wage ...even though that accounts for holiday and sick pay at the same time we will be over the threshold.. ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:05:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239571&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239571 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : I would say it would depend on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239545&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239545 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 1:29pm

I would say it would depend on your partners income.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:29:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239545&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239545 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : still doesnt say if its dependant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239474&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239474 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 11:36am

still doesnt say if its dependant on DH's income and it says midwife has to sign the form..so yeah let me know how you get on.. I would imagine is till can't get it because I'm married.. ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:36:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239474&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239474 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : Ooh thanks guys!!!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239471&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239471 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 11:32am

Ooh thanks guys!!!!]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:32:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239471&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239471 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : &#039;If you are pregnant you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239463&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239463 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 11:23am

'If you are pregnant you may be able to get a Sickness Benefit from your 27th week, or earlier if you have complications. Your payments can continue for up to 13 weeks after the birth if you are caring for the child.'

just found that..topsy might be worth us looking into it.. ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:23:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239463&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239463 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : ok i will look too thanks:) ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239461&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239461 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 11:22am

ok i will look too thanks:)]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:22:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239461&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239461 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : Not sure but on the forms for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239456&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239456 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 11:13am

Not sure but on the forms for the sickness benefit is a section if you are pregnant. I remember when I was working for Student Services (years ago now) that if you were out of work and didn't have any other children you could apply for it.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:13:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239456&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239456 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : how does that work?:( cause we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239447&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239447 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 10:59am

how does that work?:( cause we arent sick?:) ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:59:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239447&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239447 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : You could apply for the sickness...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239445&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239445 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 10:58am

You could apply for the sickness benefit.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:58:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239445&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239445 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : yeah same with me.. and because...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239394&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239394 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 10:26am

yeah same with me.. and because we don't get maternity leave then i just get 150 a week for 8 weeks when bubs born and something like 80 a week for accomodation help.. :( ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:26:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239394&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239394 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : I did have a look on the websites...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239343&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239343 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 9:23am

I did have a look on the websites but it seems there is no benefit for my circumstances. Bugga. Not a good time to be receiving no money for over a month- Damn Christmas!]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:23:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239343&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239343 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : depends on your family circumstances...like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239335&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239335 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 9:17am

depends on your family circumstances...like do you like with a partner etc..here is the page...

my DH gets paid to much so as far as i now we cant get anything till bubs is born...:( and then not much at all

http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/

http://www.ird.govt.nz/]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:17:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239335&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239335 <![CDATA[Am I eligible for assistance? : I finish studying soon and my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239328&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239328 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 11940
Posted: 01 November 2007 at 9:12am

I finish studying soon and my student allowance stops on Nov 22. I am not due till Dec 27 and wondering if I am able to get assistance until I can get the working for families thing when baby is born?]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:12:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11940&PID=239328&title=am-i-eligible-for-assistance#239328