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  • kmakm
    kmakm Member Posts: 7,974 ✭
    @Sazbe I got my husband to tell my parents. It was 17 months since my sister had died from breast cancer. I simply couldn't face delivering the news.
  • Sister
    Sister Member Posts: 4,961 ✭
    Regarding Income Protection - You should find it mentioned on the website for your provider.  If not, ring them and ask.  I had to download a heap of forms to be completed by me, my GP, and specialist (don't worry - they're really used to doing this).  Then I had to photocopy a truckload of documents - every report, letter and communication that I had with medicos ad with work.  It actually provided a good opportunity to scan all of those documents as well.  Then it's just a matter of sending it all in.  If things work as they are supposed to, it should be a matter of a few weeks until your claim is resolved.  (Unless like me, your Super provider decides that they can't possibly process anything for months while they're installing a new computer system, then your case manager leaves and they choose not to appoint another one for a few more months...)  However, you should get your money.  Different policies have different covers - mine was 3/4 of salary after tax but required 30 consecutive days of leave to get it, which includes paid leave.
  • Quote_Queen_67
    Quote_Queen_67 Member Posts: 11 ✭
    @Sazbe - you are in my thoughts.  Telling loved ones, especially close family is the hardest for sure.  I had to tell my mum via messenger first and let her take it in. Then we called each other.  We continue to message daily now and this is a help to me.

    You doing just fine, taking your time about disclosing this news but know that most people are very supportive once they know and you do need their support.

    Love and hugs to you.

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