Benefits | State Super

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.

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.

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.

Key documents

Application for payment of SASS benefit

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Optional deferred benefit

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Choosing an investment strategy

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SASS Forms & factsheets

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