How to Claim UIF When Pregnant: UIF Maternity Benefits Is the happy moment having a baby but the situation may involves alot of cost on preparation. Applying for your UIF Maternity Benefits is crucial for financial support during this time. This guide will walk you through the entire process, whether you’re an employee or a voluntary UIF member.
Workers on maternity leave have the right to claim from the UIF. Workers must apply and will be paid at the labour centre of their choice.
What is UIF Maternity Benefits
A daily cash allowance granted to a female member who is unable to work due to childbirth or miscarriage/emergency termination of pregnancy.
Aplication
The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers andworkers, but not to –
• workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer;
• learners;
• public servants;
• foreigners working on contract;
• workers who get a monthly State (old age) pension; or
• workers who only earn commission.
Domestic employers and their workers are included under the Act since 1 April 2003.
Who can claim UIF Maternity Benefits?
You cannot claim if you –
get benefits from –
o the Compensation Fund for an occupational injury or disease; or
o any other unemployment fund; or
o have been suspended from claiming because of fraud.
You can claim if you are on maternity leave.
Based on legislation in Section 14, Section 24, Section 36, of the Unemployment Insurance Act
Right Time to Claim UIF Maternity Benefits
Workers must apply at least 8 weeks before their child is born.
Based on Legislation in Section 25 of the Unemployment Insurance Act
How To Claim UIF Maternity Benefits
Claiming Maternity Benefits
Step 1: Get the documents ready
- 13-digit bar-coded ID or passport;
- form UI-2.8 for banking details;
- form UI-2.7;
- form UI-2.3 (application form)
- medical certificate from a doctor or birth certificate of the baby; and
- form UI-4 (follow-up form).
Step 2: Go to the nearest labour centre
Step 3: Follow all the instructions of the staff at the labour centre
FAQs
How long can I claim for?
Workers can claim for 17 weeks.
Workers who miscarry in the third trimester or have a stillborn child can claim for six weeks.
Based on Legislation in Section 24, of the Unemployment Insurance Act
Overpayments
If you get more money than you should, you must pay back the extra money.
Based on Legislation in Section 35, of the Unemployment Insurance Act.
