General Questions
Yes, you can apply for early release of your superannuation to cover out-of-pocket expenses for IVF and other fertility treatments.
According to IVF Australia, one IVF cycle can cost approximately $10,532
Early release of superannuation can potentially cover various fertility treatments, including:
- In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
- Obtaining donor eggs or sperm (altruistic)
- Egg freezing
- Other fertility-related procedures
We offer a comprehensive service that includes:
- Assessing your eligibility
- Facilitating psychiatric assessments
- Preparing and submitting all necessary forms to the ATO
- Liaising with your superannuation fund and lodging the necessary paperwork
In most cases however, clients utilise us for Psychiatric appointments and then self-lodge.
Yes, you will need medical reports from both a General Practitioner and a Psychiatrist. The ATO requires certification that you are suffering from an “acute or chronic mental illness”. Our psychiatrists specialise in this area and can provide you with the necessary documentation for a successful application.
Appointments with our GPs and Psychiatrists are immediate and generally booked within 24 hours of the application process commencing. Our team will then collate the necessary documentation and proceed to lodge an application to the ATO. Once this has been lodged and approved, we then liaise with your Superfund to ensure a seamless release of funds to your nominated account. The entire process generally takes about 3 weeks.
Yes, either partner can access money from their super to pay for IVF. The funds can be released from a combination of both partners’ superannuation funds or from either partner’s funds.
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