Income Protection in Australia provides replacement income of up to 75% of a person's gross income if they are unable to work due to illness or injury. To be eligible, a person must be between 18-59, working at least 20 hours per week and have worked for 12 of the last 24 months. Benefits include waiving premium payments while receiving benefits so coverage continues. Policies offer options for waiting periods before benefits start and benefit periods covering how long payments will be received. While premiums are tax deductible, benefits received are considered taxable income.