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A debt can be incurred because of changes in your circumstances or taxable income. Therefore, it is important that your income plan is always correct, accurate and up-to-date.

Common changes in circumstances

Common changes in circumstances include:

  • You get married or start cohabiting, in which case your and your spouse's/partner's capital income is considered joint.

  • You are admitted to a nursing home or hospital.

  • You start working and receive employment income.

  • You start receiving a pension from a pension fund.

  • You begin serving a prison sentence.

  • You begin treatment at a healthcare institution.

  • A child moves out of the home.

  • You move abroad.

  • Death of the recipient.

More on income limits, reduction rates and when payments stop.