The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) provides temporary financial relief to individuals who have lost their income due to several different circumstances. These circumstances include loss of income due to unemployment, illness leave, parental leave, adoption leave, reduced work time and maternity leave.
The UIF also pays benefits to dependents of deceased UIF contributors.
In an effort to make the UIF services easier to access, the fund has introduced a user-friendly USSD code and mobile application allowing UIF beneficiaries to submit payment continuation requests.
Normally, UIF beneficiaries who receive benefits every month are required to complete the UI.6A form or Payment of Continuation to confirm that they are still unemployed and therefore should continue receiving the benefits.
The introduction of the mobile application and USSD Code promotes self-service for UIF clients and can be utilised at any time and from any location. This takes away the need for UIF clients to visit a labour office to claim UIF Benefits.
These convenient self-service options enable clients to submit their payment continuation requests without the need for lengthy visits to UIF offices, and they provide a practical and efficient means for accessing benefits.
Here’s How To Submit A Payment Continuation Request
Using UIF USSD (134843#)
The UIF USSD code simplifies the process of submitting a payment continuation request. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Dial 134843# and select option '4'.
Step 2: Enter your ID number.
Step 3: Indicate if you have a PIN or select "forgot pin" if you don't have one.
Step 4: Enter your PIN.
Step 5: Select your benefit type.
Step 6: Confirm your employment status.
Step 7: Indicate if you have returned to work.
Step 8: Enter any additional required information and submit.
Using The UIF Mobile Application
For those who prefer a mobile app experience, the UIF offers a dedicated mobile app, available on both the App Store and Google Play.
Here's how to submit your payment continuation request via the app:
Step 1: Open the app and select "payment continuation."
Step 2: Enter your login details and select "submit."
Step 3: Choose the appropriate benefit type.
Step 4: Answer all the necessary questions.
Step 5: Submit your request.
The UIF mobile app, like the USSD code, allows clients to enjoy self-service functionality at any time and from anywhere, making it even more convenient to manage their UIF-related requests.
