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If you're unable to work because of illness or injury, you likely have insurance through your super that can help.

Answer the quick questions below and find out if you could receive a lump sum payment, completely separate from your super balance.

Answer the quick questions below and find out if you could receive a lump sum payment, completely separate from your super balance.

Have you stopped working because of an injury, illness or mental health condition? 

Common conditions include:

  • heart attack
  • cancer
  • injuries sustained at work or at home
  • sports injuries
  • car accident injuries
  • chronic illnesses
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • PTSD

‘Terminal’ is classified as a life expectancy of 24 months or less.

Thanks for using our free claim check tool.

Based on the information you have provided, it’s unlikely you’re eligible to make a super insurance claim at this time.

To make a claim through your super insurance, you usually need to have stopped working for health reasons.

If you’re worried about your ability to continue working due to illness or injury, or if you stop work in the future, please call us on 1800 196 050.

While you’re still working, it’s important to understand what insurance cover and benefits you have through your super - in case you need to access it in future.

Read more about superannuation insurance here.

Thanks for using our free claim check tool.
Based on the information you have provided, we are unable to assist you with making a super insurance claim at this time.


If your regular work has been disrupted for less than 6 months, it can be difficult to successfully make a super insurance claim.

If you think your work is likely to be disrupted for more than 6 months, or your work situation changes, please call us on 1800 196 050.

Read more about superannuation insurance here

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Enter your details below and we'll call you for a free, no-obligation conversation about your options. We can then contact your super fund for you and find out what you're entitled to claim. 

Maurice Blackburn has the largest plaintiff super insurance team in Australia.

We're experts in super claims. We can help you understand what you're entitled to, make your claim as easy as possible, and achieve the best possible outcome for you.

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