Claim your benefit
If it's time to claim your defined benefit, we're here to guide you through it.
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Review accessing your benefit
How you withdraw your super will depend on your age and employment status. Compare the different payment conditions or tax implications to know the right option for your situation.
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Estimate your benefit
Your estimate will help you to understand the options available to you and guide you in making a decision about claiming your benefit.
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Claim your benefit
You are hereWhen you contact us to request a benefit estimate, we'll send you everything you need to do to make a claim. Alternatively, you can access your fund-specific information below.
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- Do it all online. Say goodbye to paper forms and postal boxes.
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Get started now by logging into your CSC Navigator account.
How to claim
Claim online in minutes using the retirement benefit form in CSC Navigator.
Need something else? More forms are available below or contact us if you need help choosing the right one.
When must I complete my application?
Within three months, either side, of your discharge or retirement date.
What is the standard processing time?
Our standard processing time is 10–15 business days from the later of;
- the date we receive your completed application; or
- date of discharge; or
- the date of claim you have indicated on the form.
Payment information
- Payment can only be made to a bank account in Australia.
- The nominated account must be in your name (it may be a joint account).
- Pension paydays are the alternate Thursday to Defence paydays.
- Pension deductions are limited to tax, Medicare and child support.
- Your first pension increase will relate to the six month CPI period in which you commence your pension. Your increase will depend on the number of months you were receiving a pension during this time. The first month we count is the first month in which you received a pension for at least half of that month.
Daily unit price
- Any amount paid out of MilitarySuper will be determined based on the daily unit price applying on the later of the day after you discharge and the day after your completed application (with all required information for processing) is received.
- Please check daily unit prices when you submit your benefit application.
Claiming invalidity benefit
This page outlines the benefits available if you're deemed unable to work due to invalidity, including the classification process, benefit calculations, available options, and annual pension adjustments.
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Application for benefits on retrenchment
Use this form to claim your benefits if you are retrenched or made redundant from the ADF (including ancillary benefits).
Application for resignation benefits
Use this form to claim your resignation benefits when you resign from the ADF, including ancillary benefits.
Application for retirement benefits
Use this form to claim your retirement benefits when you resign from the ADF, including ancillary benefits.