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What is Income Protection insurance?

If you can't work in the short term because you're sick or injured, our Income Protection cover replaces part of your income. It's a safety net to help keep money coming in while you get better.

What you get with us

  • Cover for 75% of your income plus up to 25% super.

  • Flexible options to get the best income protection for you.

  • Easy payments from your super, not your bank account.

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If you're part of a corporate or business plan, please visit your employer's microsite for your Super Savings PDS and guides.

Our Income Protection options

Get regular monthly payments (called benefits) while you're off work recovering. Choose the level of cover that best suits you.

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Opt-In Income Protection

Affordable cover with all the standard features.

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    No medical details needed

    No medical details
    needed

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    White Collar option available

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Maximum benefits (what you’re paid)

Maximum benefits
(what you’re paid)

$5,000 / month

Opt-In Income Protection

$7,500 / month

Opt-In - White Collar

$5,000 / month

Opt-In Income Protection

$7,500 / month

Opt-In - White Collar

How much does it cost?

The cost of cover (called premiums) depends on your level of cover, age and gender. It also goes up as you get older.

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How to apply

You’ll need to apply within 120 of joining. The easiest way is through Member Online.

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Already a member? Apply online

You can also apply by downloading our form.

Tailored Income Protection

Flexible cover to suit your budget and situation.

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    Choose your benefit and waiting period

    Choose your benefit and
    waiting period

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    Cost of cover based on your work

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Maximum benefits (what you’re paid)

Maximum benefits
(what you’re paid)

$30,000 / month

Tailored Income Protection

How much does it cost?

Premiums are based on how much cover you have, your benefit and waiting periods, gender, job, health and age.

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How to apply

Once you're a member, you can apply for cover through Member Online.

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You can also apply by downloading this form.

Compare your options

Opt-In Income Protection Tailored Income Protection
How to get cover Apply within 120 days of joining Apply anytime
Benefit period 2 years 2 years, 5 years, or to age 65
Waiting period 90 days 30, 60, 90, 180 days
Cover up to age 65
Cover if you're self-employed 1
Partial disability payments
Indexation of cover (yearly increase)
Occupation categories 2 6
Indexation of claim benefits 2
Rehabilitation or retraining support
Cover during paid and unpaid leave3
Cover when working overseas
Maximum cover per month $5,000 ($7,500 for White Collar cover) $30,000
No premiums when on claim

1. You must be getting Superannuation Guarantee contributions into your ART account. Read the Super Savings Insurance Guide for details.

2. When you're on a claim, we'll index your Tailored Income Protection benefits.

3. Income Protection cover will stop when eligible unpaid leave or parental leave goes over 24 months.

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Download our guide

Get all the details before you apply. Read our Super Savings Insurance Guide.

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How much income protection do I need?

Use our insurance calculator to help figure out what cover you need.

FAQs for Income Protection cover

Can’t find an answer here? Check out the Super Savings Insurance Guide or contact us on
13 11 84.

We've partnered with AIA Australia to offer you insurance cover that aims to give you more financial security through life's ups and downs.

With 50 years of experience, AIA Australia's innovative insurance solutions focus on protecting your future.

If you get sick or injure yourself and can't work for a while, our Income Protection insurance supports you with monthly payments while you're getting better.

It can help pay your mortgage, car loan, school fees and other bills, as well as day-to-day living costs.

You can apply for cover that replaces up to 75% of your income plus up to 25% of your super.

For full details, please read our Super Savings Insurance Guide.

Do you also need Total & Permanent Disability insurance or Death insurance?

Unfortunately, there are some things that you're not covered for. This includes if the injury or sickness is caused, wholly or partly, directly or indirectly, from:

  • a deliberate self-inflicted injury or attempted suicide or self-destruction while sane or insane
  • an uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth or miscarriage
  • your deployment to a hostile environment as part of active military service, where you take part in active service after your cover starts or increases
  • a criminal act you commit
  • anything subject to an individual exclusion that our insurer (AIA Australia) adds to your Tailored Income Protection cover.

Limited cover

If you have Opt-In Income Protection or White Collar Income Protection, some extra limitations may apply (limited cover).

It means you're only covered for a sickness or injury that started on or after the date your cover began.

Limited cover applies for the first 24 months, and then for 30 days in a row after this you'll need to meet some extra rules around being at work.

You can’t claim a tax deduction when you pay premiums from your super account. But your insurance premiums may offset your 15% contributions tax liability.

For benefits, generally the ATO treats income protection benefits as taxable income and they’re subject to Pay as you go (PAYG) tax.

If tax applies, our insurer will send you an income statement at the end of the financial year.

The cost of cover depends on the type of Income Protection cover you choose. Premiums will also be based on things like your:

  • level of cover
  • age
  • gender.

With insurance in super, we’ll set up payments for premiums from your Super Savings account each month.

Payments won’t come from your bank account, so they won't impact your take-home pay. But it means less in your super for retirement.

Are you covered if you need time off?

Have peace of mind knowing you can pay the bills if you get sick or injured. Get your insurance sorted today.

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