Residential Support Subsidy
Residential Support Subsidy is a payment which helps a person with a physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disability (including drug and alcohol rehabilitation) who needs residential care as a result.
It is paid to the care provider by the Ministry of Health to help with the cost of residential care.
Who can get it
You may get a Residential Support Subsidy if:
- you are getting a benefit or pension
- you are assessed as needing residential care
- you need this care because of your physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disability
- your disability is not age-related.
This information is a guide only. Contact us to talk about your individual circumstances.
How much you can get
This depends on your circumstances. Most of your benefit or pension goes to the care provider to help pay for your care. You keep a personal allowance.