Can I withdraw KiwiSaver savings if I'm seriously ill?

You may be able to withdraw some or all of your KiwiSaver savings early if you meet the criteria for a serious illness withdrawal. 

There are specific criteria you need to meet, and applying doesn't guarantee your withdrawal will be approved.

How to apply

Contact us on 0800 80 87 80 to get started. You'll need to complete an application and provide medical evidence to support it.

Your application will be assessed by Public Trust, the Scheme Supervisor, who makes the decision on whether to approve your withdrawal.

If any further information or documents are needed, we'll let you know.