Disability insurance payouts in superannuation are significantly influenced by the degree of disability, according to an update from Aaron Dunn, CEO of Smarter SMSF. Dunn suggests that understanding of disability types in relation to superannuation is crucial to access various tax benefits linked to different insurance products. Whether it is of a temporary nature, dictating a look through payment, or of a more permanent nature, differentiating between them will determine one’s access to superannuation benefits.

In the case of permanent incapacity, it qualifies as a condition of release with no cashing limitations and allows access to superannuation money either in the form of a disability superannuation income stream or a disability superannuation lump sum. Each of these options carries varying tax benefits subject to age and the choice between a pension or lump sum. Notably, disability lump sum payments before age 60 can boost an individual’s tax-free component, subsequently lessening the tax burden for someone under the preservation age.

In contrast, temporary incapacity primarily covers temporary absence from work due to illness. The insurance, paid to the super fund as policy owners, will only continue until the member returns to work, after which they will resume their normal income.

Both cases require thorough documentation and adherence to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act regarding providing medical support and fulfilling the conditions of release.

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