Name of the Organization : South African Department of Labour
Type of Facility : How To Claim UIF Illness Benefits
Country : South Africa
Official Website : http://www.labour.gov.za/
UIF Illness Benefits :
Workers who become ill have the right to claim from the UIF. Workers (or their representatives) must apply and collect payments at the labour centre of their choice.
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Application :
The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unmployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to –
** workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer;
** learners;
** public servants;
** foreigners working on contract who are going to be repatriated at the end of their contract;
** Employees in receipt of an old age pension are; since 07/02/2007, no longer excluded from contributing towards UIF; or
** workers who only earn commission.
Domestic employers and their workers are included under the Act since 1 April 2003.
Who can claim :
You cannot claim if you :
get benefits from :
** the Compensation Fund; or
** an unemployment fund under the Labour Relations Act;
** get Unemployment Benefits from the UIF;
** have been suspended from claiming because of fraud;
** are ill for less than 14 days; or
** refuse medical treatment.
You can claim only if you are unable to work because of your illness.
Based on legislation in Section 14, Section 20, Section 36, of the Unemployment Insurance Act
When must I claim :
You must claim within 6 months of becoming ill.
Based on Legislation in Section 22 of the Unemployment Insurance Act
How long can I claim for :
You can claim from the day you stop working until your benefits are used up or you go back to work.
How To Claim UIF Illness Benefits :
Ill workers must apply for benefits at their nearest labour centre in person or organise for someone to go in their place. They must take the necessary documents with them.
Claiming Illness Benefits :
If workers want to claim illness benefits they must use the following steps
Step 1 : Get the documents ready
Before workers can claim, they must get the following documents ready :
** 13-digit bar-coded ID or passport;
** form UI-2.8 for banking details;
** form UI-19 to show that they are not working;
** form UI-2.7;
** medical certificate from a doctor;
** amplifying medical report; and
** a follow-up form.
Step 2 : Go to the nearest labour centre
Ill workers must go to the nearest labour centre themselves and hand in the documents. If they are too ill, they can organise for someone else to go in their place. Staff at the labour centre will assist them with all the processes and give them more information.
Step 3 : Follow all the instructions of the staff at the labour centre
Staff at the labour centre may ask ill workers to go to the doctor again or to visit the labour centre at certain times. Workers should do what they ask, or they may not be able to claim.
Benefit Payments :
How will I be paid :
Benefit payments can be paid into your bank account. If you are too ill to collect payments yourself, someone else may collect the money for you.
Based on legislation in Section 23, of the Unemployment Insurance Act
Tax :
No tax is payable on the benefits.
Based on Legislation in Section 34 of the Unemployment Insurance Act
Overpayments :
If you get more money than you should, you must pay back the extra money.