Tasmanian Ambulance Service Superannuation Scheme

​​Tasmanian Ambulance Service Superannuation Scheme members have the following ill health benefits up to age 55:

  • Permanent Incapacity;
  • Terminal Illness; and
  • Death
A Temporary Incapacity benefit is available until age 65.

If you are aged 55 or over and you make a successful claim for the payment of death, terminal illness or permanent incapacity benefits your benefit will be the greater of the following amounts:
  • your retirement benefit;
  • your minimum requisite benefit; or
  • your former scheme benefit.

​​For more information on the ill health benefits available in the Tasmanian Ambulance Service Superannuation Scheme, please see the 

 RBF Fact Sheet - TASSS Your Benefits Explained (PDF 228Kb)​

or contact the RBF Enquiry Line on 1800 622 631.

Who will receive my Death benefit?

Your Death benefit will be paid to your surviving partner or to your registered carer, unless you have registered a valid election with RBF to have all or part of your Death benefit paid to your estate.

If you wish to have part or all of your Death benefit paid directly to your estate, please complete the Making a Death benefit election form.

For further information on your Death benefit, please read the following documents:

Who will receive my RBF Death benefit brochure

Making a Death benefit election form

 RBF Fact Sheet - TASSS Your Benefits Explained (PDF 228Kb)

Alternatively, you may contact the RBF Enquiry Line on 1800 622 631 and speak to one of our friendly staff.

Making an Ill Health benefit claim

Members who are considering making a claim are encouraged to contact RBF to discuss their possible entitlements. RBF staff can explain the options available to you and ensure you understand the application.

Application forms are available from RBF, please contact the RBF Enquiry Line on 1800 622 631.

Warning:

If you are considering applying for ill health benefits, it is important that you do not resign or retire from your employment within the Tasmanian Ambulance Service and you remain a member of the Tasmanian Ambulance Service Superannuation Scheme until the benefit application process has been completed. 

You should not terminate your employment until you have accepted the outcome of your application.​

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