Who Qualify to Claim UIF For a Deceased Person Not every family member can claim for UIF Deceased Person Benefit have set of Eligibility and qualifications person must meet to Claim for the benefit.
Who is Deceased Person
/dɪˈsist/ When someone is deceased, they are dead — not dying or even just about to die. They are dead. The word deceased has been around since the 15th century, however, when people talk of someone’s having died, they rarely use deceased in conversation.
Who Can Claim UIF Death Benefits?
The spouse or life partner of the deceased has the first right to claim the death benefit. They must do so within 18 months of the contributor’s death. If the spouse or life partner does not claim within this period, dependent children can apply. They must do so within 14 days after the 18-month period and prove they were dependent on the deceased at the time of death.
The husband or wife of the deceased worker and any minor children of the worker can claim death benefits from the UIF. You must apply for these benefits within six months of the death of the worker.
If you were the husband or wife of the deceased worker, you need to go to the Labour Centre and fill in Form UF126. You will need to have:
- your identity document
- copies of the deceased’s last six payslips
- the employer’s details on form UI19
- a certified copy of the death certificate
- a certified copy of your marriage certificate
- a service certificate from the employer
- proof of your banking details.
If you are the child of the deceased worker, you can claim by completing Form UF127 and submitting it at the Labour Centre. You will need:
- a copy of your identity document
- copies of the last six payslips of the deceased
- information supplied by the employer on form UI19
- a service certificate from the employer.
- a certificate copy of your (the child’s) birth certificate
- proof of your banking details.
- a certified copy of the death certificate
- proof of guardianship
- proof that you (the child) are a learner who was dependent on the deceased.
The Labour Office will give you Form UF128, which needs to be filled in by the deceased’s last employer and then submitted at the Labour Centre. The death benefit is the amount that the worker could have claimed if they were unemployed. This is paid out in one payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can claim UIF death benefits?
Usually spouses, children, and legal dependants.
Can children claim UIF after a parent dies?
Yes, through guardians or legal representatives.
What documents are needed for UIF death claims?
Death certificate, ID documents, UI-19 form, and proof of dependency.
Can a spouse claim UIF death benefits?
Yes, surviving spouses usually qualify.
What if the deceased had no spouse?
Children or other dependants may still qualify.
Can foreign workers’ dependants claim UIF?
Yes, if valid UIF contributions existed.
How are UIF death benefits paid?
Usually through direct payment into the claimant’s bank account.
Can more than one dependant claim?
Yes, depending on UIF rules and family circumstances.
What is the UI-19 form?
It is a document confirming employment information for UIF claims.
Who manages UIF in South Africa?
The Unemployment Insurance Fund.
