Permanent incapacity benefit

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Fact sheet and form Permanent incapacity benefit What this fact sheet covers This fact sheet explains how UniSuper members can apply to access their preserved and restricted non-preserved benefits on the grounds of permanent incapacity. Who is this fact sheet for? UniSuper members who wish to access their preserved and restricted non-preserved benefits on the grounds of permanent incapacity. What is permanent incapacity? Permanent incapacity means you are suffering ill-health (whether physical or mental) and because of your ill-health, you are unlikely to ever re-engage in gainful employment for which you are reasonably qualified by education, training or experience. Before you can access your benefit, the Trustee must determine whether you satisfy the definition of permanent incapacity under the policy. How do I apply? To apply for the early release of your preserved and restricted non-preserved benefits on the grounds of permanent incapacity: 1. Complete and sign the attached Application for the early release of benefits due to permanent incapacity form. 2. Attach certified proof of identity documentation. 3. Have two medical practitioners 1 complete the form. Please note: You are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining the medical certificates. 1 A legally qualified medical practitioner who is registered to practice in Australia. The medical practitioner must not be related to the member by birth or marriage. This information is of a general nature only and includes general advice. It has been prepared without taking into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making any decision in relation to your UniSuper membership, you should consider your personal circumstances, the relevant product disclosure statement for your membership category and whether to consult a licensed financial adviser. This information is current as at June 2016 and is based on our understanding of legislation at that date. Information is subject to change. To the extent that this fact sheet contains information which is inconsistent with the UniSuper Trust Deed and Regulations (together the Trust Deed), the Trust Deed will prevail. Issued by: UniSuper Management Pty Ltd ABN 91 006 961 799, AFSL No. 235907 on behalf of UniSuper Limited the trustee of UniSuper, Level 1, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic 3000. Fund: UniSuper, ABN 91 385 943 850 Trustee: UniSuper Limited, ABN 54 006 027 121 Date: June 2016 UNIS000F93 0616 unisuper.com.au

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Fact sheet Your guide to proof of identity We take looking after your retirement savings very seriously which is why you need to prove your identity (ID) before making withdrawals or other important changes to your account. You can prove your ID in two ways: do it yourself via MemberOnline, or send us certified copies of your ID. Verify your identity online Proving your identity online is quick and easy you ll know as soon as your identity gets verified. Log in at unisuper.com.au/memberonline to get started. Only Australian residents with Australian documents currently living in Australia can verify their identity through MemberOnline. You ll need to provide the details of two to four of the following current and valid government-issued IDs: Australian passport Australian visa Australian driver licence Medicare card. The documents you use must contain your date of birth, given name(s), surname and residential address. Make sure you ve updated your current personal details with relevant government agencies before you begin the process of verifying your identity online. We use online government and public databases to securely and confidentially verify your identity. Send us certified copies of your ID You can also send us certified copies of your ID. The following guide explains the types of documents we can accept and how to ensure they re correctly certified. ALLOW US TO VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY In some cases and on some of our forms, we can verify your identity on your behalf if the document(s)you provide haven t been certified correctly or can t be read. All you need to do is give us consent by ticking the box on the applicable form and we ll try to verify your identity electronically using those documents. We ll let you know if the process wasn t successful. Why provide your TFN? Giving us your tax file number (TFN) means we can process rollover and transfer requests to another super fund without additional proof of identity. If your TFN can t be validated, or you want to transfer to a selfmanaged super fund or organise a benefit payment, you ll still need to give us certified copies of your ID. Visit unisuper.com.au/memberonline to provide your TFN online. STEP 1: COLLECT ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS We ll accept either one document from List A or two documents from List B. LIST A CERTIFIED COPY OF A: current driver licence current passport (Australian passports that haven t expired more than two years ago are also acceptable) LIST B CERTIFIED COPY OF A: birth certificate or birth extract Australian citizenship certificate a pension card issued by Centrelink that entitles the person to financial benefits. AND: Notice of Assessment from the Australian Taxation Office (less than 12 months old) containing your name and residential address letter from Centrelink regarding a government assistance payment rates notice from local council (less than 12 months old) containing your name and residential address electricity, gas or water bill dated within the past three months that contains your name and residential address. unisuper.com.au

STEP 2: CERTIFY YOUR DOCUMENTS Take your original document(s) and a clear photocopy of both sides of the original document to an authorised person. Your ID must be properly certified The authorised person will need to: 1. sight the original document, and the copy, to ensure both documents are identical, and 2. write or stamp this is a true and correct copy of the original document I have sighted or certified true copy, followed by their: signature printed name qualification (e.g. Magistrate), and date. If you ve changed your name or are signing on behalf of another member, prove the link between you and the name change, or other person use a certified copy of one of the following documents as well as your other certified ID. PURPOSE Change of name Signing on behalf of another member SUITABLE LINKING DOCUMENT Marriage certificate Deed poll or change of name certificate from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Power of Attorney Guardianship papers When having your documents certified, remember: All pages must be certified. The copy of the document must be certified not on a separate page attached to the document. Certified copies of your documents must have an original signature. Faxed or emailed copies won t be accepted. Documents not written in English must be accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator. Documents certified more than a year ago won t be accepted. Who can certify your documents Some of the people authorised to certify IDs include: 1. A person currently licensed or registered under a State or Territory law to practise in one of the following occupations: Chiropractor Patent attorney Dentist Pharmacist Legal practitioner Physiotherapist Medical practitioner Psychologist Nurse Trade marks attorney Optometrist Veterinary surgeon. 2. One of the following persons: Teacher employed full-time at a school or tertiary education institution Agent of the Australian Postal Corporation who is in charge of, or a permanent employee with two or more years of continuous service with, an office supplying postal services to the public Bank, building society, credit union or finance company officer with two or more years of continuous service Clerk, Master, Registrar or Deputy Registrar of a court Judge of a court or a Magistrate Justice of the Peace Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, the Institute of Public Accountants or the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants, or a Fellow of the National Tax Accountants Association Notary public, and Police officer. Visit the Attorney General s website for a full list of who can certify documents. Using foreign documents? These must be translated by an accredited translator (if they re not in English) and you must have the translated copies correctly certified by a person listed in the Members residing overseas section below. Members residing overseas If you live overseas, the following people are authorised to certify identification documents: Australian Consular Officer or Australian Diplomatic Officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955) Employee of the Commonwealth or the Australian Trade Commission who is authorised and exercising his or her function in a country or place outside Australia. A person authorised as a notary public in a foreign country. Your documents must be certified by a person with an Australian connection. We won t accept certifications by a someone licensed or registered to practise outside of Australia in an occupation listed above, or who holds a position in a foreign country except for a foreign notary public. This information is of a general nature only and includes general advice. It has been prepared without taking into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making any decision in relation to your UniSuper membership, you should consider your personal circumstances, the relevant product disclosure statement for your membership category and whether to consult a licensed financial adviser. This information is current as at November 2017 and is based on our understanding of legislation at that date. Information is subject to change. To the extent that this fact sheet contains information which is inconsistent with the UniSuper Trust Deed and Regulations (together the Trust Deed), the Trust Deed will prevail. Issued by: UniSuper Management Pty Ltd ABN 91 006 961 799, AFSL No. 235907 on behalf of UniSuper Limited the trustee of UniSuper, Level 1, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic 3000. Fund: UniSuper, ABN 91 385 943 850 Trustee: UniSuper Limited, ABN 54 006 027 121 AFSL 492806 Date: November 2017 UNIS000F80 1117 unisuper.com.au

Application for the early release of benefits due to permanent incapacity Important information Please read the attached Permanent incapacity fact sheet before completing this form. Part A is to be completed and signed by the member. Part B and C are to be completed and signed by two independent medical practitioners. Further information If you need further information: call us on 1800 331 685 visit our website at unisuper.com.au. Privacy statement UniSuper recognises the importance of protecting your personal information and we re committed to complying with our privacy law obligations. We collect your personal information to administer your account, improve our products and services and to provide you with, and promote, UniSuper membership benefits, services and products. You consent to our collecting sensitive information about you, where collecting that information is reasonably necessary for us to perform one or more of our functions or activities. We usually collect personal and sensitive information directly from you, however, it may also be collected from third parties, such as your employer. We may also collect this information from you because we are required or authorised by or under an Australian law or a court/ tribunal order to collect that information. If you do not provide this information, we may not be able to administer your account, or provide you with a product or service. We may disclose your information to any service provider we engage (for example mail-houses, auditors, insurers, actuaries, lawyers) to carry out or assist us to provide your membership benefits, services and products. This includes overseas entities. Where information is transferred overseas, we will seek to ensure the recipient of the data has security systems to prevent misuse, loss or unauthorised disclosure in line with Australian laws and standards. Our Privacy Policy contains information about how you may access any personal information held by us, how to correct your information and how to make a complaint about a breach of the Privacy Act. Our Privacy Policy is available from our website at unisuper.com.au or by calling us on 1800 331 685. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED FORM with certified copies of your proof of identity documents to: UniSuper, Level 1, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 Please note that certified copies of your proof of identity documents must contain an original signature. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted. Part A To be completed by the member SECTION 1 Member details Please use BLACK or BLUE BALL POINT PEN and print in CAPITAL LETTERS. Cross where required UniSuper member number If you are unsure of your member number, refer to your most recent UniSuper correspondence or call us on 1800 331 685. Title Mr Mrs Ms Dr Professor Other Surname Given name Date of birth (DDMMYYYY) What is the phone number you wish UniSuper to call you on if there is a question we need to ask you regarding this form? Contact number (during business hours)* ( ) Email address @ Residential address, number and street (not PO Box) Country (if not Australia) Fund: UniSuper ABN 91 385 943 850 Trustee: UniSuper Limited ABN 54 006 027 121 Administrator: UniSuper Management Pty Ltd ABN 91 006 961 799 AFSL 235907 Address: Level 1, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 Issue date: June 2016 UNISF00260 0316

SECTION 1 Continued Is your postal address different from your residential address? No. Go to Section 2. Yes. Please provide your postal address on the next page. Postal address, number and street (or PO Box if applicable) Country (if not Australia) SECTION 2 Permanent incapacity Have you permanently ceased all employment? Yes. No. You must have permanently ceased gainful employment to be eligible to access your benefits on the grounds of permanent incapacity. Describe the illness or injury you are suffering that is causing your permanent incapacity. SECTION 2 Continued What was the last date you were actively employed? (DDMMYYYY) What is the name of your last employer? What is the address of your last employer? Country (if not Australia) SECTION 3 Member declaration and signature Please read this declaration before you sign and date your form. I declare that: the information I have provided on this form is true and correct. I have permanently ceased gainful employment and due to an illness or injury I am unable to ever return to gainful employment. I acknowledge that I have read the privacy statement and I consent to my personal, health and sensitive information being used and disclosed in accordance with UniSuper s privacy policy. Signature Date (DDMMYYYY) Page 2 of 4

Part B To be completed by medical practitioner 1 SECTION 1 Medical practitioner details Please use BLACK or BLUE BALLPOINT PEN and print in CAPITAL LETTERS. Cross where required Title Mr Mrs Ms Dr Professor Other Surname Given name Clinic address, number and street Contact number (during business hours) ( ) Qualifications SECTION 2 Medical condition of patient Detailed description of medical condition of patient. Please attach additional information if required. SECTION 3 Medical practitioner declaration Please read this declaration before you sign and date your form. I declare that: the information I have provided on this form is true and correct. I am not related to the member named in Section 1 by birth or marriage. I certify that in my opinion the member named in Section 1 is suffering from an injury or illness and because of their ill-health or injury is unlikely to ever again engage in gainful employment for which they are reasonably qualified by education, training or experience. Signature Date (DDMMYYYY) Page 3 of 4

Part C To be completed by medical practitioner 2 SECTION 1 Medical practitioner details Please use BLACK or BLUE BALLPOINT PEN and print in CAPITAL LETTERS. Cross where required Title Mr Mrs Ms Dr Professor Other Surname Given name Clinic address, number and street Contact number (during business hours) ( ) Qualifications SECTION 2 Medical condition of patient Detailed description of medical condition of patient. Please attach additional information if required. SECTION 3 Medical practitioner declaration Please read this declaration before you sign and date your form. I declare that: the information I have provided on this form is true and correct. I am not related to the member named in Section 1 by birth or marriage. I certify that in my opinion the member named in Section 1 is suffering from an injury or illness and because of their ill-health or injury is unlikely to ever again engage in gainful employment for which they are reasonably qualified by education, training or experience. Signature Date (DDMMYYYY) Page 4 of 4