Forum Discussion
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 ...
Yes this has been a rigorous debate LOL. I think as @scooper is on the disability pension is a different scenario in terms of accessing super and plus diagnosis at stage 4. It's dependent on alot of things and you really need to check with your Super Fund. I was Stage 2 Grade 3 and couldnt access mine unless it was unpreserved funds which are my contributions. I could only access if I were terminal, extreme financial hardship. I have an inbuilt component of Income Protection THANK GOODNESS!!! so has helped alleviate things a little the past 2yrs. BUT Ive had to work 3 days at least as its not enough to survive. I have no choice from January when it ceases to work full time...whether I can physically or not is irrelevant in the system. Ive had to fund myself the cost financially due to unable to work has been horrendous. xx Melinda xo