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In the past, all disability benefits had been determined by your medical classification. Medical classifications may apply to both death and disability benefits.
From 1 July 2010, medical classifications are no longer applicable for new events. For existing claims or events prior to this date the medical classification is still applicable.
What is a disability benefit?
Disability means the member’s permanent inability, prior to age 60, due to a continuing or recurring injury, disease or infirmity to perform his/her duties and to perform other duties for which he/she is suited by education, training or experience or for which the member would be suited as a result of retraining.
Over 60 years old?
You cannot apply for a disability benefit, your normal Age Retirement Benefit applies.
Before you apply for disability retirement:
- Discuss alternative employment arrangements with your employer,
- If you have reached your minimum retirement age, consider whether you should retire and claim your age retirement benefit instead of applying for disability retirement (or if you are under your minimum retirement age, your resignation benefit), and
- Contact us or download a copy of our brochure, Claiming a disability benefit.
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