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Basic Guide to UIF Illness Benefits
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Workers who become ill have the right to claim from the UIF.
Workers (or their representatives) must apply and collect payments at
the labour centre of their choice.
ApplicationThe Unemployment Insurance Act and Unmployment
Insurance Contributions Act apply to all
employers and workers, but not to -
Domestic employers and their workers are included under the Act since 1 April 2003. See
ClaimingWho can claim?You cannot claim if you –
You can claim only if you are unable to work because of your
illness.
Based on legislation in Section 14, Section 20, Section 36, of the Unemployment Insurance Act When must I claim?You must claim within 6 months of becoming ill.
Based on Legislation in Section 22 of the Unemployment Insurance Act How long can I claim for?You can claim from the day you stop working until your benefits
are used up or you go back to work.
Based on Legislation in Section 19, of the Unemployment Insurance Act How do I claim?You must fill in the application forms and hand them in, together
with other required documents, at a labour centre.
If you are too ill, someone else may fill in the forms and hand
them in for you.
Benefit PaymentsHow will I be paid?Benefit payments can be paid into your bank account
or collected from a labour centre of your choice. If you are
too ill to collect payments yourself, someone else may collect the
money for you.
Based on legislation in Section 23, of the Unemployment Insurance Act TaxNo tax is payable on the benefits.
Based on Legislation in Section 34 of the Unemployment Insurance Act OverpaymentsIf 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 Related Links
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