1.1.P.205 Permanent & temporary hardship

Usage

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.

Definition: permanent hardship

Permanent hardship means that the income support recipient's financial situation is unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future.

Definition: temporary hardship

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