Wealth Protection: I'm ok, I don't need insurance?
As at March 2011 the payments from Centrelink would be the following;
|
Centrelink Payment Type |
If you are |
Maximum fortnightly payment |
|
Sickness Allowance |
Single, no children
Partnered |
$469.70
$424 (each) |
|
Carers Payment |
Single
Couple |
$670.90
$505.70 |
|
Disability Support Pension |
Single
Couple |
$670.90
$505.70 |
|
Bereavement Allowance
* You are paid for up to 14 weeks after the death of your partner
|
|
$729.30 a fortnight which includes a pension supplement of $58.40 a fortnight |
And Workers Compensation Payments as at July 2010 (Workcover WA) would be; (bearing in mind these people are ONLY covered if the accident occurs at work)
Total and Partial Impairment Schedule 2
Prescribed Amounts |
Vocational Rehabilitation Expenses |
Medical & Hospital Expenses |
Death Benefits |
Funeral Benefits |
Maximum Payment $183,394 Examples: Total loss of sight in one eye
$91,697 (50%) Total loss of hearing
$137,546 (75%) |
$12,838 |
Currently capped at $55,018 |
Current cap is $251,412
(death of worker) |
Capped at $8,606 |
Compare that with what you could insure you client for in the domestic market;
|
Type |
Maximum Amount Payable |
Term Life
Accidental death cover |
No Limit
$1 million |
|
TPD |
$5 million |
|
Trauma |
$2 million |
Income Protection
Accident Only IP |
Up to $30,000 monthly benefit
Up to $30,000 monthly benefit |
I am sure if asked would they CHOOSE to live on $469.70 per fortnight their answer would be no.
How much do you need to service lifestyle expenses, living expenses, debt expenses, medical expenses and how much would they receive right now if something happened?
If you don’t know or are concerned about the answer come in and have a chat as to what insurance can provide a better alternative to the above amounts.
*Source – Comminsure & Centerlink