Claiming UIF

Petro Pretorius [23 August 2008] - Claiming is actually very easy, you would need to following:

• 13-digit bar-coded ID or South African passport;
• form UI-2.8 for banking details;
• form UI-2.7; (your employer needs to complete this one)
• form UI-2.3 (application form)
• medical certificate from a doctor or birth certificate of the baby; and
• form UI-4 (follow-up form).

If you have not got a 13 digit car-coded ID, you need to apply for one as soon as possible, if you do not have a South African passport, as no claims will be paid without either of these.

Make sure that you complete all required forms before you arrive at the UIF offices this will save you time and will ensure quick and friendly assistance from the staff. Take a copy of all the below outlined forms with your documents, this ensures that all relevant correspondence is in one place and this will expedite your authorisation process. Please note that this will not replace the requirements of your employer to forward all their forms the relevant offices.

To ensure that none of the above requirements have changed please visit the Department of Labour's web site

How to claim UIF Maternity Benefits:
http://www.labour.gov.za/how_to/howTo_display.jsp?id=7299

Downloads:
Form UI-2.8 - Application to pay UIF benefits into banking account Application to pay UIF benefits into banking account

Form UI-2.7 - Remuneration received by the employee whilst still in employment
This form is completed by the employer and is a statement made in respect of the contributions you have made the UIF.

Form UI-2.3 - Application for maternity benefits
This application form is for claiming for maternity benefits.

Form UI-4 - Application for continuation of payment for maternity benefits
Application for continuation of payment for maternity benefits

Form UI-19 - Employers Declaration of Employees per month
This form is completed by the employer and outlines of any changes arising during the previous month regarding the employer's contact details or employees remuneration details including new appointments and termination of service.

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