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Can I claim benefits?

Yes, there are benefits available to you if you are unable to work through mental illness and have no savings to live on. When an individual becomes mentally incapable of managing their own financial affairs an appointee must be designated to receive benefit for you and has a duty to ensure your affairs are managed properly.

Further information in available in the Benefits section.

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