If you are experiencing real financial difficulty and are thinking about making a Significant Financial Hardship claim, please get in touch with us first. These applications can be complex. We can talk through your situation and help you understand whether it is likely to qualify.
We use Debtfix, a specialist budgeting and hardship service, to assess and process Significant Financial Hardship claims. They work with you to review your income and expenses and confirm what level of support is appropriate under the KiwiSaver rules.
Contacting us before you apply means we can make sure you are on the right track and connect you with the right support from the start.