The COVID-19 vaccine will not invalidate your benefits

ESSSuper - 03 Jun 2021

Don't worry, we've got you covered

Throughout this coronavirus pandemic, our members have been the heroes on the front line, and we remain committed to supporting you.

With rumours circulating on social media that the COVID-19 vaccines are classified as 'experimental' medical treatments that could void your ESSSuper Defined Benefit (DB) death or disability benefits or Accumulation Plan (AP) insurance, we'd like to assure all our vaccinated members that you're still covered.

In a bid to combat these false rumours, the Financial Services Council (FSC) has released a statement explaining that getting vaccinated at an approved medical facility by a qualified professional does not count as a 'self-inflicted injury'. FSC CEO Sally Loane has described the rumours as "scare mongering gone wrong. It is entirely inappropriate and needs to stop immediately."

Your DB death and disablement benefits are underwritten by the Victorian Government. Any AP Death, Disability and/or Income protection insurance benefits you may hold are underwritten by AIA.

These benefits are there to provide you with the peace of mind that you and your family are covered should the unfortunate arise. Should the unfortunate occur, and you have an adverse reaction from the vaccine, you will still be covered at claim time.

You can be confident that when you get vaccinated, your life insurance will be with you every step of the way, completely unaffected.

Now's the time to learn about your cover

If there's one thing that the coronavirus pandemic has made clear, it's the importance of knowing what coverage you have before you need it. It's best to be prepared. Don't wait until it's time to claim before finding out what life insurance cover you hold.

In addition to our online resources, our expert Member Education Consultants can provide you with information and general advice on our products over the phone or in a one-to-one virtual appointment.

Contact us today to learn more about your current benefits and insurance, or to change your coverage for greater peace of mind.

Emergency Services Superannuation Board (ABN 28 161 296 741) (ESSB), the Trustee of the Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme (ABN 85 894 637 037) (ESSSuper).

Insurance cover is subject to eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions in the Policy. Please read the Accumulation Plan Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) available at esssuper.com.au/pds for more information.

The information contained in this article is of a general nature only. It should not be considered as a substitute for reading ESSSuper's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) that contains detailed information about ESSSuper products, services and features. Before making a decision about an ESSSuper product, you should consider the appropriateness of the product to your personal objectives, financial situation and needs. It may also be beneficial to seek professional advice from a licensed financial planner or adviser. An ESSSuper PDS is available at esssuper.com.au/pds or by calling 1300 650 161.