Claiming UIF
Claiming Illness Benefits
Expert assistance with UIF illness benefit claims in South Africa
Are You Too Ill to Work?
If you are too ill to work, have been booked off for more than 14 consecutive days, or are on unpaid sick leave, you may qualify for UIF Illness Benefits. This benefit is designed to support workers who cannot perform their duties due to illness.
At UIF Assist SA, we guide you through the entire process from start to finish. We help you gather and complete all required documents, check that everything is accurate, and make sure nothing is missing. We also advise you on how to keep track of your claim. Once your claim is approved, we submit your monthly continuation forms to ensure your payments are processed without delays.
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Some General FAQ's
Everything you need to know about claiming illness UIF benefits
Who Can Claim Illness UIF Benefits?
- You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident with valid identification.
- Any UIF contributing employee who is sick and unable to work for more than 14 consecutive days due to their illness
- Who is receiving partial or no remuneration from their employer while on sick leave
How Much Can I Expect to Receive?
- UIF pays between 38% and 60% of your average salary, depending on your income.
- Payments are capped at R17,712 per month.
- You can claim for as many credits you have available or until you go back to work, whichever comes first
- If your employer is paying less than your normal salary, you can claim the difference between what your employer pays you and your prescribed credit amount
You Cannot Claim If:
- You are already receiving UIF unemployment benefits
- You are being paid by the compensation fund
- You are sick for less than 14 consecutive days
- You refuse medical treatment
When Should I Apply?
- You must apply within 6 months of getting ill
- Applying early ensures you don't lose benefits.
- You must reapply monthly to continue receiving payments.
What Happens Once You Use Our Service?
- One of our expert consultants will contact you to collect the necessary documents or arrange a short consultation call if needed.
- We will complete your application, prepare all documents, and submit everything to the Department of Labour within 24 hours.
- We handle all follow-ups until your application is approved.
- Processing times vary, but we will update you every step of the way.
- Once approved, UIF will pay the money directly into your bank account.
- Every month, we will submit your continuation forms so you keep receiving benefits without delays.
Need Help or Ready to Start?
If you have any questions about claiming illness UIF benefits, you're welcome to contact us.
If you're ready to begin your UIF claim, simply use the contact form below.
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