Understanding adult and child disability allowances

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Understanding adult and child disability allowances

17 July 2024

Cathy Stephenson

Wednesday 17 July 2024, 12:35 AM

Alternative treatment that is beneficial and of therapeutic value may be covered by the Disability Allowance [Image: Bundo Kim on Unsplash]

The Ministry of Social Development’s principal health advisor Cathy Stephenson takes another look at the Disability Allowance and Child Disability Allowance, which are two separate benefits

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