Accessing your Super

to pay for treatment

Access your Super to pay for addiction treatment

Unlock Your Super for Addiction Treatment

When you’re ready to take the crucial step towards recovery, private rehab clinics offer immediate, structured programs designed for success. Don’t let financial barriers stand in your way.

The Australian Government recognizes the urgency of addiction treatment and allows early access to your superannuation to fund private alcohol and drug rehabilitation.

Here’s how Release My Super can help:

  1. We simplify the complex application process
  2. We arrange necessary medical assessments with GPs and psychiatrists
  3. We handle all communication with the Australian Taxation Office
  4. We ensure your application meets all technical requirements
  5. We guide you through every step, increasing your chances of approval

Take control of your future today. Let us help you access the funds you need for effective addiction treatment

Understanding the ATO Requirements for Compassionate Release of Super

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has specific criteria for approving the early release of superannuation for addiction treatment:

Medical Classification:
Your addiction must be classified as an “acute or chronic mental illness” requiring treatment.
You need medical reports from both a General Practitioner and a Psychiatrist. The ATO specifically requires a psychiatric assessment for all mental health-related applications.
A psychologist’s report is not sufficient. The ATO mandates that “the registered medical specialist must be specialised in the area in which they are giving their opinion.” For addiction and mental health cases, this means a psychiatrist’s report is essential.

At Release My Super, we specialize in navigating these complex requirements. Our expertise can help you:

  • Understand the application process
  • Obtain the necessary medical reports
  • Ensure your application meets all ATO criteria

Let us guide you through accessing your superannuation for the treatment you need, increasing your chances of a successful application

General Questions

Yes, you can apply for early release of your superannuation on compassionate grounds to cover out-of-pocket expenses for addiction rehabilitation programs.

Early release of superannuation can potentially cover various addiction treatments, including:

  • Drug rehabilitation
  • Alcohol rehabilitation

Private rehab clinics offering immediate help and structured programs.

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 until funds are released.

Yes, you will need medical reports from both a General Practitioner and a Psychiatrist. We have a dedicated team of in-house Psychiatrists and GPs. This allows for immediate, over-the-phone appointments to assess and certify your application.

We manage the entire process efficiently to ensure it’s completed as quickly as possible. From your initial consultation with us, through to fund release into a nominated bank account, the entire process usually takes around 3 weeks however can change depending on the ATO backlog.

There is no set limit mentioned. The amount approved will depend on the cost of your necessary treatment and the balance available in your superannuation fund.

Yes, you can apply for early access to your superannuation to cover rehabilitation programs for your dependents. This requires additional criteria that needs to be met by the ATO.

We can help determine if your situation qualifies for early super release. You can contact us directly to discuss your needs.

Yes, we are a specialised team dedicated to assisting individuals in accessing their superannuation early for essential medical treatments, including addiction rehabilitation.

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