The Benefit Fact File is a collection of reproducible information sheets, each focusing on a different area of benefit entitlement (e.g. Unemployment Benefit, How Earnings Affect Your Benefit, Special Needs Grants). Each sheet addresses common questions relating to a topic and legal references are given. The benefit Fact File is updated three-four times each year in keeping with changes to benefit rates, legislation etc.

Benefit Fact File contains 40 information sheets

Topics covered include:

• Main Benefits
• Supplementary Assistance
• Issues with applying, over-payments, reviews etc.
• Student Allowances
• Non Work and Income Assistance
• Advocacy groups in New Zealand

The Benefit Fact File (BFF) is considered to be an essential community resource by many subscribers. Information is given in plain English, is concise and easy to comprehend for the reader who may be unfamiliar with Work and Income jargon and also includes actual benefit rates, flow charts and examples used to illustrate various principles. Each information sheet can be easily copied for distribution to individual clients when they have a specific request for information

Current Subscriptions Costs:

• BFF = $40.00 annually + a one off charge of $7.50 postage and packaging