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Last updated:
28 January 2026

WINZ Financial Support

Work and Income’s Special Needs Grant can help cancer patients cover essential or emergency costs they can’t afford.

Last updated 28 January 2026

Special Needs Grant

There are income and asset thresholds that apply for WINZ support, but the special needs grant does specifically cover health travel costs.  

How to apply

You need to call WINZ directly on 0800 559 009 

An advisor will talk with you to understand your situation and how WINZ may be able to help. They will let you know what information you need to provide and what the next steps are.