Every super fund and insurer approaches claims in different ways and it's common that you will be asked to attend a medical appointment with a consultant doctor (or doctors) that the insurer or super fund chooses, but do you have to attend?
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Many people are told by superannuation funds, insurance companies, financial advisors and friends that they do not need a lawyer to pursue a TPD claim. Here's what you need to consider.
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In 2016 the Federal Government commissioned a review of financial services external dispute resolution schemes. The review recommended the establishment of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to amalgamate several services.
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In most super funds, there is no time limit for claiming insurance benefits. In other words, in most cases people can lodge a total and permanent disability (“TPD”) or income protection claim on superannuation based policies years after they cease work.
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The Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking, superannuation and the financial services industry holds its first public hearings commencing 13 March 2018.
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Receiving a letter rejecting your Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claim from your superannuation fund or insurer is confronting.
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