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PSS is a provider of personal superannuation and account-based pension products for those working in the public sector.
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Types of PSS superannuation accounts
PSS offers two retirement-related products to choose from:
- A personal, defined-benefit super product available for individual employees
- Account-based pension converts superannuation into regular income payments for retirees and workers in the transition to retirement (TTR) stage
There are several benefits available to PSS members who have a personal super account, including:
- Simple investment options – pick either ‘default’ or ‘cash’
- Zero fees – they’re all paid for by your employer
- Permanent and invalidity and death cover at no extra cost
- Financial advice available from a qualified professional
- Easy online account access
Eligibility to join PSS superannuation
To have a superannuation account with PSS, you must be able to satisfy the following criteria:
- You must be an Australian resident
- You must be an eligible employee of the Australian Government or a PSS-participating employer
However, PSS super is no longer open to new members.
How to join PSS superannuation
As of 1 July 2005, PSS super is closed to new members.
Be sure to compare super funds on the Canstar website and check our choosing a super fund checklist before signing up for a particular superannuation account: