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We now help members invest in their health.
In partnership with our insurer MetLife, we're pleased to offer 360Health to all Hostplus members and their families.* It's a way to connect to a range of virtual health and wellbeing services at no extra cost.
*The term ‘family/families’ consists of a Hostplus member’s children, partner, parents, and parents in-law.
Learning Hub
Protecting Your Retirement: The Warning Signs of High-Risk Schemes
Following the collapse of the First Guardian/ Shield schemes, Hostplus is urging members to familiarise themselves with the red flags to look out for when making decisions about your super. These include cold calling, pressure tactics, and exaggerated promises about high returns.
Retirement
Retirement ready. Tick.
The Epic Retirement Tick is a new recognition from Chant West for super funds that meet a high standard across key retirement criteria.
Hostplus is proud to be among the first of only six funds to earn the Tick - helping members feel confident about their retirement today and into the future.
Forms and resources
Reminder: EOFY Claiming a tax deduction on a prior year
To claim a tax deduction for a personal contribution made last financial year, Hostplus must receive your Notice of Intent to Claim a Tax deduction by 30 June this financial year.
Submit online via Member Online for immediate receipt. Please allow extra time if posting.
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Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
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Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
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Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
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Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
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Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
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Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
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SMI Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
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Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
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Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
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Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
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Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
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Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
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Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
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SMI Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
Why Hostplus
Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
Product and fee information for advisers
Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
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Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
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Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
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Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
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Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
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Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
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Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
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SMI Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
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Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
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Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
-
Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
-
Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
-
Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
-
Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
-
SMI Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
-
Member Online
Enter your Member Number and Password to access your account anytime.
-
Pension Online
Log in to manage your Pension account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
-
QuickSuper
Pay your employees super contributions across multiple super funds.
-
Self-Managed Invest (SMI) for SMSF
Enter your Username and Password to access your account and start managing your investments.
-
Member Join
Everyone is welcome to join us as a member of our personal super plans.
-
Pension Join
Starting a Hostplus Pension or joining Hostplus if you’re not already a member is easy.
-
Employer Join
No fees. Easy payments. Become a registered Hostplus employer in less than 10 minutes.
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SMI Join
It only takes a few minutes to register to invest with Hostplus Self-Managed Invest.
Changes to
Insurance in Super
There have been some major changes to the way insurance is provided inside superannuation. Both sets of legislation outlined below aim to protect members’ superannuation account balances by restricting when insurance can be provided on member accounts.
The legislation aims to ensure members are not paying for insurance cover they may have forgotten about, and don’t need, and that premiums don’t inappropriately erode their retirement savings.
Putting Members'
Interests first
Laws passed in October 2019 introduced the Putting Members’ Interests First (PMIF) rules which place further restrictions around the way insurance can be provided to superannuation fund members. On and from 1 April 2020, super funds cannot provide automatic default insurance cover:
- to any members with balances less than $6,000 (and whose balance has never been $6,000 or more on or after 1 November 2019)
- to new members under the age of 25 unless an exception (such as the ‘dangerous occupations exception’ or ‘employer-sponsor contribution exception’ applies), or
- if the fund receives an election from the member to maintain their insurance cover.
The dangerous occupation exception can only apply if the fund trustee makes an election to apply it to a member's dangerous occupation and informs the regulator (the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority). Hostplus has applied for the dangerous occupation exception for some former-Maritime Super members.
The employer-sponsor contribution exception can only apply where an employer has notified the super fund in writing that they will fund the full cost of the insurance cover for their employees.
Existing members who lost cover on 1 April 2020 will have the ability to opt back in to default cover through the insurance section of their Member Online account if they have not previously cancelled or opted out of default cover. New members (including members under 25 or with an account balance below $6,000) can elect to receive default cover at any time or apply for cover at any stage during their membership.
Protecting your super
In March 2019, the Federal Government passed the Protecting Your Super (PYS) legislation which requires super funds to remove insurance from accounts considered to be ‘inactive’ for 16 continuous months, unless the fund receives specific instructions from the account holder to maintain their insurance cover. Under the PYS legislation, an account is considered inactive if it has not received an amount (such as a contribution or rollover).
If a member is at risk of losing insurance on their account because it has been inactive for 16 continuous months, Hostplus will give the member a notice explaining when insurance may cease if the account remains inactive. These notices will be provided 7, 4 and 1 month before the date on which Hostplus may be required to remove insurance from the member's account under the PYS legislation.
Insurance through super
Hostplus members may receive default Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance upon joining us, subject to terms and conditions and meeting PMIF eligibility requirements as stated above. Some members may also receive default Income Protection insurance.1
You can refer to the Hostplus Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or learn more about the insurance options available through Hostplus, and the relevant terms and conditions.
Benefits of insurance
through super
Death and TPD insurance is designed to protect you and your loved ones in case of the unexpected. Benefits from these insurance policies can be used to pay your mortgage or any other debts, such as childcare, education and living expenses, in the event that you’re unable to work permanently or you’ve passed away.
Income Protection cover is designed to protect your income in case you’re unable to work due to temporary illness or injury. Benefits from this insurance can provide regular monthly payments to help you meet your ongoing expenses while you recover.
Benefits of insurance through Hostplus:
- Hostplus represents over 1.94 million members. This means we can negotiate special rates and terms that may not be available to the general public.
- As an industry fund, we don’t allow commissions on our premiums, meaning you only pay for what the product costs.
- Premiums are deducted from the balance of your super, not your bank balance, so it’s easy to enjoy the peace of mind that goes with the right cover, without having the hassle of paying premiums from your take-home pay.
1. Insurance provided through Hostplus is issued by MetLife Insurance Limited, ABN 75 004 274 882, AFSL 238096 (MetLife) to Host-Plus Pty Limited (the trustee for the Hostplus Superannuation Fund (Hostplus)). Cover is subject to terms and conditions and eligibility criteria. Some occupations are excluded from cover and some members may not be provided with cover or may be provided with different types and levels of default cover depending on their circumstances.