ClaimRight -Low Cost Claims with Personal Service - Blog & Media by Lauren ClaimRight -Low Cost Claims with Personal Service - Blog & Media by Lauren https://www.claimright.com.au/blogs/author/laurenSun, 18 May 2025 14:33:15 +1000http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Centrelink 'Robodebt Scheme' compensation ]]>https://www.claimright.com.au/blogs/post/centrelink-robodebt-scheme-compensation

According to Yahoo! Finance, if you were affected by the Centrelink 'robodebt scheme' back in 2019 and you're eligible for a settlement payment, you only have until Friday 11th February 2022 to register your bank details Services Australia or you could miss out on a settlement payment. 

Centrelink robodebt scheme settlement payment

According to Yahoo! Finance, eligible participants should have already received a letter from Services Australia in November 2021.

 
"Only those who had a debt raised using the income-average scheme and who had made payments towards the debt, and those who had overpaid such a debt, will be eligible for settlement payments", Dean said in the Yahoo! Finance news article. 


If you've been sent a letter by Services Australia stating that you were affected by the scheme and eligible for settlement payments, Services Australia has urged eligible participants that "if we don't have your payment details, you'll miss out on a settlement payment."


Thankfully, people who are already receiving Centrelink payments such as the Disability Support Pension or they've received a refund, their payment will be automatically processed and paid into the same account.


Access the full article here.

]]>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:53:54 +1100<![CDATA[TPD Claim: Do I need a lawyer?]]>https://www.claimright.com.au/blogs/post/do-i-need-lawyer-for-a-insurance-claim

When processing an insurance claim within your superannuation fund, people often question whether or not they need a lawyer to process it for them.

Want to know the answer to the most common question we get asked?


The short answer: Usually, no.


Let us dive into this question and explain why your situation will depend on whether you need a lawyer or not. 
What is the definition of TPD?

TPD is a Total and Permanent Disability insurance usually available within your superannuation fund that will provide you with a lump-sum payout if you're sick and/or injured and cannot return to work in your occupation.

From now knowing what the definition is, if you know you have TPD insurance available to you within your super fund, and you fall ill or an injury occurs, impacting your ability to either return to work normally or you're thinking of eventually leaving the workforce due to this, you'll most likely be eligible to make a claim.

How do I make a claim?


We have created a FREE guide that shows a step-by-step process of how to make a Total and Permanent Disability Claim yourself! Find it in our resources page HERE.

Want extra information? Check out the video below:

At what point would I need a lawyer?


Thankfully most claims do not require a lawyer to be involved at all as they are often simple enough for you to either do yourself, however some claims can be complex especially when complex medical history is involved.

How can we help you?

If you require extra assistance to process your claim or you'd rather us take on the hard work for you for a low-cost fee, we can assist you!

We are more than welcome to take on any claim, and 99% of the time we are able to process it with no issues. However, we will be 100% honest with you before we take on your claim if we think you may need assistance from a lawyer, and thankfully we have great connections with lawyers who will get you the claim you deserve!

If you'd like us to get in touch with you about helping you process a claim or even if you'd like to see how we might be able to help you, contact us HERE
]]>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:57:00 +1000<![CDATA[Next steps after an illness/injury diagnosis...]]>https://www.claimright.com.au/blogs/post/steps_after_a_disability_diagnosis

Nothing about living with a disabling illness or injury is easy...
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It’s basically one of the biggest curveballs that life could throw at you and your family.


Suddenly there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety surrounding what will happen in the future and what are the next steps to take in your journey. 

We help people everyday who are navigating their new way of life and trying to find solutions to make their life easier, so we understand that this isn't an easy road.


So to help you out, some of our customers have given us their best tips and tricks that helped them take the next steps in their journey, so hopefully it will help you!

The next steps to take in your journey: 

Find a support group, page or forum!


We know it may be cliché but you're not alone. Thousands of Australians are on this journey with you, you just have to find them! Join support groups on Facebook and find blogs and forums on Reddit and Google. You never know but these people might be able to give you even more tips and tricks along the way.

Access your benefits!


If you’re thinking you might have to stop working temporarily or completely, check what superannuation insurance benefits are available to you!

All you need to do is call up your recent super fund and ask if insurance is available within your superfund.

The types of insurance often available are either Total and Permanent Disability or Income Protection. Find out more below:


Types of Insurance

If you're thinking of claiming on your insurance, download our FREE Do-It-Yourself Total and Permanent Disability Insurance Process Guide and save yourself thousands in legal fees!

DOWNLOAD MY FREE GUIDE

Find out what government supports you can access

If you're off work due to your situation, your best option is to know what government support is available to you, such as Centrelink or NDIS. We have created a guide on how to best access the Disability Support Pension to start you off. We hope this helps!

Access this guide via the link below:

Disability Support Pension

We hope you find these 3 steps as helpful as our customer's found them. Just remember that there is support out there.


If you're needing a guiding hand on how to improve your financial situation to support your medical expenses, don't hesitate to reach out to us and find out what superannuation benefits are available to you.

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