Organisation : Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
Facility Name : Death Benefit & Burial Gratuity
Applicable For : Deceased OFW Member’s Qualified Dependent
Country : Philippines
Website : https://owwa.gov.ph/?page_id=3288
What is OWWA Death Benefit?
Death Benefit is a insurance benefit to survivors of deceased OFWs who were active OWWA members at the time of death. The beneficiary is entitled to Php 100,000.00 for deaths due to natural causes and Php 200,000.00 for accidental death. Burial Gratuity – in addition to the death benefit, a funeral grant of Php 20,000.00 is given to the beneficiaries of the deceased OFW to assist them for the decent burial of their loved ones.
Related / Similar Facility : OWWA Philippines Disability and Dismemberment Benefit
Who are qualified for OWWA Death Benefit?
Deceased OFW Member’s Qualified Dependent are qualified for this program.
Requirements of OWWA Death Benefit
| Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| OFW Membership Record (MR) | OWWA RWO |
| Copy of Passport or Seaman’s Identification Record Book (SIRB) of the OFW – Member | MARINA |
| Two (2) Valid IDs and One (1) copy of ID Picture of claimant (1×1) | Qualified Claimant |
| Death Certificate (local o foreign; police / accident report – if death was caused by accident) | Philippine Statistics Authority or Local Civil Registrar |
| Burial Permit and Official Receipt of payment in funeral | City / Municipal LGU |
| Affidavit of Undertaking executed by claimant | Notary Public |
Proof of Relationship to OFW Member
|
Philippine Statistics Authority or Local Civil Registrar |
How To Apply For OWWA Death Benefit?
** Visit the OWWA Regional Welfare Office that covers the permanent address of the OFW.
** Get queuing number or queue in the line.
** 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.
Process:
** Visit the OWWA Regional Welfare Office: Find the office that covers the deceased’s permanent address. You can find a list of regional offices on the OWWA website: https://owwa.gov.ph/.
** Get a queuing number or wait in line.
** Present the OWWA ID or information of the deceased at the Membership Verification Desk.
** Based on the deceased’s membership status, obtain the application form and checklist of requirements.
** Accomplish the claim form and gather all the required documents.
** Submit the completed claim form and documents for validation and evaluation.
** If approved, you will be given a claim stub. Present this stub to claim the financial assistance through check or cash payout.