Access to superannuation on medical grounds

More and more Australians are seeking to fund their medical care, including IVF, by accessing superannuation.  I wonder what this will mean when the current generation reaches retirement age? http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/thousands-of-queenslanders-given-early-access-to-superannuation-on-medical-compassionate-grounds/news-story/83c85ea9a9de456a87bffed49cb3bfd4