So I'm in the process of releasing my super for dental work which I plan on getting done, now part of the work will not happen until 12 months done the track, the dentist wants me to pay the whole amount upfront even though $26000 worth of work will not be done until the invisalign is finished. I feel uncomfortable leaving that amount of money sitting as a credit for so long. What if they go broke it seem a bit dodgy to me. If the money is released already can I get quotes from other dentist and use someone else?
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Hey @Kath27,
Alas, you usually can only ever get access to Early Release of Super Benefits for treatments up to 6 months in advance at a time.
So you'd be better off to get a quote for 6 months worth of treatment and then towards the end of that period, apply again for the remaining amount.
The ATO aren't able to approve anything outside of that time, as the Medical Reports needed are only valid for 6 months at a time.
If you did have the money already, why would you need to supply new quotes for somewhere else? 🤔
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