A 36 year old man in New South Wales stopped working after a combination of injuries to his neck, shoulder and lower back. These were a pinched nerve in the neck known as radiculopathy, an inflamed cushioning sac in the shoulder known as bursitis, and a sprain of the lower spine. We found $51,000 in total and permanent disability cover held with AustralianSuper. Many people do not realise their super includes insurance, so it is worth checking what cover sits in each of your accounts.
Every policy is different. This describes cover found for one client and does not mean you hold the same cover or that a claim will be paid. General information only, not legal advice.