It is well established that people with physical illnesses or injuries can claim Total and Permanent Disability (“TPD”) and other disability benefits. However, we are still often asked, can I claim a TPD benefit due to depression?
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In short, you can usually have a TPD claim with multiple funds (assuming you have insurance in each of those funds). Importantly however, the order in which you claim can have a significant impact on the outcome.
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If you're a member of a super fund, there is a very good chance that you'll have insurance in your super for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) and death benefits. The policy may also provide benefits for Income Protection or Salary Continuance.
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If you're unable to work due to injury or illness, you may be able to access income protection payments; including if you get COVID-19 and are unable to work for a period of time.
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The amount of TPD benefit you will be paid is calculated in a number of different ways but if your claim is accepted, you will usually be paid the full amount.
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The coronavirus crisis means that many Australians will have to stop work. For many, the only pot of money they can potentially get is their superannuation. So when can you access your super?
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