Many of the people that we help with disability insurance claims, like TPD, income protection or trauma insurance claims, are also claiming or being paid Centrelink JobSeeker or Disability Support Payments. In these cases, it’s important to understand the impact of claiming and being paid any of these disability insurance benefits may have on your Centrelink benefits.
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If you get a “Class Action Notice” from the Federal Court regarding the COVID-19 business interruption insurance class action against The Hollard Insurance Company or Insurance Australia Limited (IAL), this information sheet tells you what it means and your rights.
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With disability insurance claims, there are often complications around policy definitions, medical opinions, timing of claims and pre-existing conditions. In this case review, we were absolutely delighted to secure a successful TPD claim and income protection benefits for our client.
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Our client had submitted a death benefit claim under her late brother’s mortgage insurance policy. The insurer had indicated to her that they required all her late brother’s medical records and may decline the claim on the basis that her late brother’s drinking problem was a pre-existing medical condition.
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Earlier in 2024, it was announced that CareSuper and Spirit Super would merge. Many members of both the original funds will hold disability insurance inside super like TPD, income protection and death benefits. CareSuper has announced that these insurance benefits will, for the most part, remain unchanged. However, it’s important for members to understand what effect, if any, the merger will have on their insurance benefits.
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Claiming super and insurance benefits after the death of a loved one is usually relatively straightforward. If your relationship with the deceased is clear and not controversial, the benefit will usually be paid reasonably quickly, as long as no one else makes a claim. However, what happens when things are not straightforward with a death benefits claim?
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