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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Solomonsatoshi OP 7 Sep \ parent \ on: Moral Dilemma of Whether or Not to Accept State Welfare when Eligible. ideasfromtheedge
In the case of the pension here in New Zealand there is no compulsion to apply. If you do not apply you do not receive it and there is no penalty or consequence for not applying for it. If however you do apply you are inherently taking funds from all other citizens either via increased taxation or debasement.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @daolin 7 Sep
Sure there is. At the very least you get put on the list of people who are eligible but didn't apply. The state always has the option of coming up with a consequence later.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Solomonsatoshi OP 7 Sep
Yes I guess they can in theory do anything in the future if they choose to but currently there are no sanctions or consequences if you do not apply for this welfare...except for not receiving it!
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