Benefits

The benefits you ultimately receive from your scheme depends on many factors. This page contains important information to help you consider all the issues which may impact how much you receive, and whether you can access your benefits before retirement age.

SANCS and Basic benefit
Most members of SASS are also members of SANCS. Find out about the Basic Benefit and AEC and how much they're worth to you.
Retirement benefits
Members of SASS are generally eligible for a retirement benefit on leaving employment from age 58. Find out how to calculate what your retirement benefit is worth.
Accessing your deferred benefit
Find out how your deferred benefit can be paid on application, after attaining the retirement age, on total and permanent invalidity or on death
Benefits before retirement age
Find out when you may be eligible to receive a benefit before the retirement age for your scheme.
Death benefit
Find out what happens to your benefit when you die.
Debts affecting your benefit
Depending on your individual situation, there are three types of debts that might affect your benefit. Find out more.
Preservation rules
Learn about the Commonwealth rules in place regarding accessing your super. Do you meet the requirements?
Taxation
Benefits paid before age 60 are subject to Commonwealth benefits or income tax but if paid after 60, they are tax-free and not assessable for income tax purposes.
Older State Super schemes
Members of some older State Super closed schemes may have pension entitlements. Find out more here.
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Key Documents
Application for payment of SASS benefit
Optional deferred benefit
Choosing an investment strategy
Forms & factsheets
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