If you’ve suffered an injury or developed an illness that prevents you from working, you may be entitled to access important financial support. This can include early release of your superannuation on compassionate or medical grounds, or an insurance payout attached to your superannuation—most commonly known as Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) insurance. In some circumstances, you may also be eligible to receive ongoing income protection payments to help replace lost wages while you recover.
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TPD Insurance
Most employees have TPD insurance automatically included in their superannuation fund as part of their employer’s compulsory super contributions. This cover is designed to provide a lump-sum payment if you are permanently unable to return to work due to injury or illness.
In addition to cover held within your super fund, TPD insurance can sometimes also be attached to a separate life insurance policy arranged privately through an insurance broker or financial adviser. In some cases, individuals may hold multiple policies and therefore be entitled to make more than one claim.
A successful TPD claim results in a lump-sum payout, which can be used to cover medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, mortgage repayments, debt reduction, home modifications, and ongoing living expenses.
Income Protection Insurance
Like TPD insurance, many workers also have income protection insurance attached to their superannuation. Income protection provides regular monthly payments—usually a percentage of your pre-injury income—if you are temporarily unable to work due to illness or injury.
Unlike TPD, income protection is not designed for permanent incapacity. Instead, it supports you financially while you recover and work toward returning to employment. Payments are typically made after a waiting period and may continue for a specified benefit period, depending on your policy.
Making a Claim
You are generally entitled to a TPD payout if you can demonstrate that, because of your injury or illness, you are unlikely to return to work in your usual occupation or in any other occupation for which you are reasonably suited by education, training, or experience. Importantly, you do not need to be incapable of performing all forms of work—only unable to obtain or maintain work that aligns with your skills and background, as defined under your policy.
If your incapacity is temporary—for example, while recovering from surgery, a serious injury, or undergoing medical treatment—you may instead qualify for income protection benefits to help replace lost income during that period.
Because eligibility depends on the specific wording of your insurance policy and superannuation fund rules, obtaining proper advice can help you understand your entitlements and maximise your claim.
How to Make a Claim
Making a claim for early access to your superannuation or a Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) benefit in Queensland can be complex, particularly when you are already dealing with a serious injury or illness. We begin with a free, no-obligation consultation to assess your circumstances, review your superannuation fund and any attached insurance policies, and explain your potential entitlements. This allows you to understand where you stand before taking the next steps.
If you choose to proceed, we manage the entire claims process on your behalf. This includes gathering medical and employment evidence, preparing and lodging claim forms, and handling all communication with your superannuation fund and insurer. Our goal is to reduce your stress and ensure your claim is properly prepared and presented.
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