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Eligible expenses for compassionate release of super

What expenses are eligible for accessing super on compassionate grounds and the evidence you need to provide.

Medical treatment

Eligibility for compassionate release of super to pay for medical treatment expenses for you or your dependant.

Medical transport

Eligibility for compassionate release of super to pay for medical transport for you or your dependant.

Modifying your home or vehicle to accommodate a severe disability

Eligibility for compassionate release of super for modifications to your home or vehicle for you or your dependant.

Palliative care

Eligibility for compassionate release of super to pay for palliative care expenses, for you or your dependant.

Death, funeral or burial expenses for your dependant

Eligibility for compassionate release of super to pay for death, funeral, or burial expenses for your dependant.

Preventing foreclosure or forced sale of home

Eligibility for compassionate release of super if you receive legal notice that your home will be repossessed or sold.

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