OWWA Welfare Assistance Program (WAP) Philippines
Organisation : Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
Facility Name : Welfare Assistance Program (WAP)
Applicable For : OFW Members or OFW Qualified Dependents
Country : Philippines
Website : https://owwa.gov.ph/?page_id=3405
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What is OWWA Welfare Assistance Program?
WAP is an assistance extended to OWWA members, and/or their families, who are not eligible under any of the existing OWWA social benefit programs and services.It seeks to provide cash relief assistance to OWWA members in any one of the following circumstances which are not covered under the regular programs implemented by the Secretariat:
Related / Similar Facility : OWWA Philippines Death Benefit & Burial Gratuity
** Calamity assistance for Active OWWA members only and their families affected by natural calamities / disasters, such as super typhoons, earthquakes, heavy flooding, etc.
** Bereavement assistance
** Disability assistance for OWWA members who were victims of crimes or accidents
** Medical assistance for OWWA members who have illnesses that are not covered under MEDplus
** Relief assistance for OWWA members who were displaced / laid-off due to economic / political / health crises, bankruptcy & other related conditions
Who are qualified for OWWA Welfare Assistance Program?
OFW Members or OFW Qualified Dependents are qualified for this program.
Requirements of OWWA Welfare Assistance Program
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Note: Calamity Assistance can be claimed by OFW members who are residing in areas where there is declared a State of Calamity by the Local Government Unit or the Office of the President. |
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How To Apply For OWWA Welfare Assistance Program?
** Visit the OWWA Regional Welfare Office that covers the permanent address of the OFW.
** Get priority number (ticket), please wait to be accommodated.
** Present OFW I.D. or info to the Membership Verification Desk, based on status of membership; obtain application form and checklist of requirements.
** Submit accomplished claim form and required documents for validation / evaluation.
** For approved applications, proceed to present claim stub and claim financial assistance through check or cash pay-out.
