• Community Services Card

  Work and Income supply the Community Services Card (CSC) on behalf of the Ministry of Health to help lower healthcare costs.

• Financial help for people with a disability or illness

  If you have a disability or illness you might be able to get an allowance, subsidy or loan to help with your expenses. Financial assistance is available for all citizens.

• Disability Allowance

  Disability Allowance is a weekly payment from Work and Income for people who have regular, ongoing costs because of a disability.

• Government help with healthcare if you’re over 65

  If you get NZ Super or a Veteran’s Pension, and you have a disability or health concern, you can apply for financial help or use services provided by the government to meet your health needs.

• Lottery grants for disabled people

  Grants funded by Lotto help to pay for equipment for disabled people who want to be more closely involved in their communities.

• High Use Health Card

  If you visit your doctor more than 12 times in a year, talk to your doctor about the High Use Health Card to lower the cost of the visits.