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using super for reconstruction
hi there just wondering if anyone has managed to use their superannuation for their reconstruction as it is a medical expense??? Was thinking of asking them about it if I went totally private - which I think would be hugely expensive or private patient public hospital ?? Margie
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- @onemargie non preserved is funds you had contributed yourself. preserved is what the employer has to contribute.
- hi there cate ill check out the super option and see how I go have no idea if I have preserved or non preserved.... sounds like jam to me lol !!!! Margie
- @onemargie you will be able to access non preserved super to do it but not the preserved because believe it or not.... THIS is not considered a hardship... yeh I kid you not... its not considered hardship on the grounds that you can obtain it publicly... I was flabbergasted, to say the least....
- @onemargie
Ive always been a private patient, but my Breast Surgeon told me to go Public as he does hours in public as well and works with a Plastic Surgeon. You can also go as a Private Patient in public too which gives you a little more benefits but probs not a private room lol. I saved myself $10,000 this way as thats what it would have been out of pocket for the reconstruction. So you can do either. I didnt ask Super about that so don't know. Melinda xo - Hi @onemargie. If you are not already, it may be worth requesting to join the Choosing Breast Reconstruction Group. No doubt the ladies there will have some advice for you.
