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These definitions apply to social security pension payments (section 23(1)-'social security pension') and social security benefit payments (section 23(1)-'social security benefit') and are ONLY to be used when applying hardship provisions.
Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'social security pension', section 23(1)-'social security benefit'
Permanent hardship means that the income support recipient's financial situation is unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future.
Temporary hardship means that the income support recipient's financial situation is likely to improve in the foreseeable future.
Policy reference: SS Guide 4.6.7 Asset Hardship Rules
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Last reviewed: 5 May 2008
