Application Forms with accompanying explanatory notes and Fact Sheets are now available on this website for hurt on duty (HOD) and non-HOD medical discharge applications.
As a result of a review of the administrative procedures for assessing applications, the Trustee of PSS – SAS Trustee Corporation (STC) – now requires applications to be made on the new Application Forms from 2 July 2007.
The forms have been designed to collect all the necessary information at the one time so that a decision can be made on a medical discharge entitlement in a timely manner. The forms and accompanying documents were prepared by STC with the assistance of the Police Association which endorses their use.
If you are a former member of the Police Force, application for a hurt on duty invalidity pension must be made on Application Form for Medical Discharge Benefit for a former member from 2 July 2007, if you:
1. have been a contributor to PSS;
2. have already resigned or retired from the Police Force;
3. have not fully commuted a PSS pension to a lump sum or received a PSS disengagement benefit;
4. are not receiving a hurt on duty invalidity pension but may be receiving another PSS pension; and
5. have not turned 60 years of age, or if you have, it is less than 5 years since you resigned or retired.
Full details are contained in Fact Sheet 12: Medical Discharge Benefit for a Former Member of the Police Force and in the accompanying Notes for Application form for Medical Discharge Benefit for a former member.
Serving police officers seeking a medical discharge must use Application Form for Medical Discharge Benefit from 2 July 2007.
A medical discharge application initiated by the NSW Police Force, cannot be processed by STC for privacy reasons unless your written consent is obtained. If you are a police officer who might be the subject of such a medical discharge application, you should read Fact Sheet 11: Medical Discharge Benefit for Members of the Police Force and consider completing the Application Form with the aid of Notes for Application form for Medical Discharge Benefit.
STC now requires all applicants to undergo a medical examination with a doctor nominated by STC. The medical examination will be arranged by Pillar Administration and will be paid by STC.
Doctors will provide a medical report that addresses questions that are relevant to determining an entitlement to a medical discharge. The questions doctors will be asked to address will be available on the STC website soon.
You’re also encouraged to obtain a medical report at your expense. Your medical report should address the same questions relevant to your application that will help determine your entitlement.
All the forms, accompanying notes and Fact Sheets are available on this website.
Contact Customer Service at Pillar Administration on 1300 130 097 if you have any questions.
PSS is administered by Pillar Administration on behalf of the Trustee, SAS Trustee Corporation (STC). The Scheme is governed by the Police Regulation (Superannuation) Act 1906, the State Authorities Non-contributory Superannuation Act 1987 and the Superannuation Administration Act 1996. If there is any inconsistency between the information above and the relevant Scheme legislation, the Scheme legislation will prevail. STC has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and, because of this, you should consider your personal circumstances and possibly seek professional advice, before making any decision that affects your future. To the extent permitted by law, STC, its directors and employees do not warrant the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained in or omitted from the Notice above.
