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Accessing super for treatment
Does anyone have experience with the process of accessing superannuation early with the purpose of spending it on medical treatment (specifically, palbociclib)? Or do you know of anywhere we can find ...
Hello. I didn't have to give any details about my treatment which has been through the public system nor sell any of my assets. My oncologist had to fill out some forms, I had to fill out forms and then my super fund made appointments to see two other medical professionals. I was deemed eligible for my disability pension and access to my super balance at anytime tax free. My super fund ESS super were fantastic and helped me no end. I am stage 4 so in the future I might access my super for medical treatment or new medicine.
I am really sorry that people can't access their super when you have been diagnosed with any illness that stops you from working. I am financially ok. I had 18 months on full pay with my sick leave and when I resigned from my job I had nearly 10 months of long service leave. Not many people are that lucky.
But at the end of the day I would swap it all if I had no cancer.
my warmest wishes to all
sandra xxxxx
I am really sorry that people can't access their super when you have been diagnosed with any illness that stops you from working. I am financially ok. I had 18 months on full pay with my sick leave and when I resigned from my job I had nearly 10 months of long service leave. Not many people are that lucky.
But at the end of the day I would swap it all if I had no cancer.
my warmest wishes to all
sandra xxxxx