Superannuation for people with a terminal illness
Current legislation allows individuals with a terminal illness to access their superannuation as a lump sum tax free.
If a woman with secondary breast cancer wishes to access her superannuation she must obtain certificates from two medical practitioners (one of whom is a specialist) stating that she has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 12 months or less.
More information
To find out more about superannuation for people with a terminal illness, visit the Australian Taxation Office website or phone 13 28 61.
Breast Cancer Network Australia has developed a fact sheet about accessing superannuation for women with secondary breast cancer.
