Care giver talking to elderly war veteran
 


 

Welfare News

Updates from RNZRSA Pensions & Welfare Manager Margaret Snow.

Beware the 'silent killer' (December 2011)
Managing type II diabetes with the assistance of the war disablement pension, your GP and the local diabetes society.

ACC Shifts its Hearing Goalposts (September 2011)
Following a change in its rules from January 1 this year the Accident Compensation Commission will no longer pay the full cost of hearing ads.

Reviews can turn into an appealing process (June 2011)
An in-depth explanation about the review and appeal system in the social security world.

Commemorative Allied Special Forces Medal (March 2011)
A new Commemorative Allied Special Forces Medal has been struck in honour of all past and present members of Elite and Special Forces in the UK and those of their allies around the world.

Don’t shy away from war disablement pensions (December 2010)
Some people still seem reluctant to put up for a war disablement pension for disability or for a health concern that has its roots in service before April 1, 1974, or accepted war or emergency service..

 

margaret snowFor Pensions and Welfare enquiries, you can contact Margaret Snow by phoning 04 384 7994 or emailing
margaret@rsa.org.nz