How To Apply To Claim UIF Illness Benefits

By Klnam Kurt •  Updated: 01/23/24 •  5 min read
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UIF has a vision for workers in South Africa and is always looking to tackle the internal negativity that may arise due to joblessness.

It is important to be part of this initiative, and as part of the program, you must be registered and ensure you contribute.

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Individuals who may be laid off due to illness or serious injuries can claim these benefits. But in all aspects, there are certain terms and conditions.

In this article, we will take you through how to apply for UIF claims when you have been hit by illness, the amount set for the UIF illness benefits, and a few other related information.

How To Apply To Claim UIF Illness Benefits

If you fall ill and are laid off for unconfirmed reasons, you, the employee, are entitled to some benefits. However, these benefits are regulated and checked so that people who are now allowed to claim them do not get in the way.

UIF and its stakeholders have put measures in place to protect the government purse and also support all individuals who qualify for UIF illness benefits.

So if you fall ill and lose your job, are you entitled to claim UIF illness benefits? Well, yes.

 Many people who fall into this category may want to understand the procedure involved in this claim.

In this section, we will give you a step-by-step guide on how to apply to claim UIF illness benefits. You can apply in person once you fall into this category using the guide below.

How much is illness benefit South Africa?

As part of the process to ensure there is equality and equity, UIF has assigned a capped amount for employees who contribute and fall victim to unemployment.

It is important to note that although the UIF illness benefits may help you, it is a temporal solution meant to support you.

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Illness benefits can be claimed by any South African or citizen who is able to provide enough evidence of their circumstance.

As much as you may have contributed to UIF, the amount designed for illness benefits will correspond to the UIF policy for claims.

You can expect to get an amount that is subject to a percentage of your monthly gross salary. You can claim 38% to 60% of your total gross salary as your illness benefits in South Africa.  

How long can you claim UIF for illness benefit?

One thing that most get wrong is the period involved in contribution and the timeless attributed to enjoying the benefit. The length of your illness benefits does not depend on your salary. The most important thing is to ensure you have contributed to UIF within the specified time frame and must have ensured the required percentage of your salary is sent to UIF.

Once you get this right, you can enjoy the illness benefits for the period UIF gives.

However, UIF has communicated that for individuals who wish to know the length of the illness benefit payment. The organization stated categorically that individuals who fall into this situation can enjoy this benefit for a period of 238 consecutive days. This means your benefits will be sent to you as and when it is expected to get to your account. 

Once you have been certified as ill and can not work, you are allowed to submit your claims and enjoy your illness benefits for as long as 8 months continuously.

What does it mean to be medically boarded?

 Being medically boarded can be a frustrating period for hardworking individuals. But in the case of being medically boarded, you are entitled to claim illness benefits provided you did the needful prior to your situation.

Being medically boarded means you have been deemed unfit due to health issues or medical related. 

When an individual is confirmed medically boarded, it clearly means the person has gone through a series of testing, assessment, and evaluation and has been declared as medically unfit for any occupation or work. This could be a formal job or an informal job. 

Once you have been declared medically boarded, you are allowed to stay off your job, Which could be temporary or permanent. 

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