The following is a template of the letter required by APRA for early release of super. It MUST be on letterhead, be dated, state your condition, the sentences in bold/italic MUST be included WORD FOR WORD, signed and dated by surgeon/dr/specialist and state their qualifications. Contact APRA on 1300 13 10 60 for enquiries or to to confirm these details I hope it is of some benefit to others.
(must be on letterhead)
dated
To whom it may concern
This is to certify that (insert name)
is suffering from a life threatening illness for which treatment is not readily available through the public health system. (insert name) is (insert condition i.e. morbidly obese and any other relevant health issues to support your claim).
This proposed treatment is necessary [i]without it her/his life expectancy and quality of life is dramatically decreased.
[i]Please approve early release of (insert name) superannuation benefits so that she/he can access appropriate treatment for the above aforementioned condition.kind regards (must be signed & dated by surgeon/dr/specialist) ( must have their qualifications stated)
