Could a patient’s super pay for their dental treatment?

by | Nov 22, 2019 | Health Blog

In some circumstances it's possible for patients to obtain an early release of superannuation to fund dental treatment.

In David McMullen’s recent article, Could a patient’s super pay for their dental treatment?, David shares his insights on:

  • Early access to superannuation on compassionate grounds for medical treatments including dental.
  • Dentist’s role in certifying applications for early release.
  • Commonwealth Government’s review of the framework for early release of superannuation benefits on compassionate and severe hardship grounds, including a draft proposal specifically relating to dental treatment.

Please click on the image below to download the article which was originally published in Western Articulator by the Australian Dental Association WA.

David McMullen

David McMullen