Understand and Resolve “SASSA UIF Registered” Status
Have you applied for an SRD grant and your status is being displayed as “UIF Registered”? If you do not know what it means then do not worry, you are one of many other candidates who are facing the same problem. It means that you are registered with Unemployed Insurance Fund (UIF) and you are receiving its fund.
This article is about to understand and resolve SASSA UIF Registered status. One among the many criteria of SASSA SRD grant is that you must not be a beneficiary of other funds such as NSFAS or UIF. SASSA do a thorough background check with other government and non-government agencies which includes South African Revenue Services (SARS), Department of Labour, and many others.
Continue reading and I will tell you what UIF is and how to solve it.
What is UIF?
UIF is abbreviated for Unemployed Insurance Fund. It is a South African social security programme aimed to temporarily help unemployed individuals, individuals on maternity leave, sick people, those who receive meager financial grants. The Department of Labour manages UIF and SARS administers it.
What does “SASSA UIF Registered” Status Mean?
It simply means that SASSA has found you registered with UIF or an active recipient of its funds.
Therefore, according to their eligibility criteria that you must not be a beneficiary of other government or private financial aid, you are being rejected for a SASSA grant. It shows your rejection by SASSA for SRD grant because you are already receiving financial support.
Do not worry if you are not a recipient of UIF and SASSA mistakenly spotted you as a UIF beneficiary. We will help you find the reasons and the procedure to fix this issue to approve your SRD R350 grant.
Reasons for SASSA UIF Registered Status
If SASSA detected you as a UIF funds beneficiary, then below is one or more of the reasons for your “SASSA UIF Registered” Status.
If you are actively receiving UIF financial aid, then SASSA will disqualify you and nothing can be done to undo it. However, if you are rejected due to any other reason and you do not receive UIF funds, then it is simple and easy to be eligible for SRD R350 grant.
Step By Step Guide to Resolve the “SASSA UIF Registered” Status Problem
Before moving further, make sure that you are not receiving UIF funds if you want to be eligible for SASSA R350 grant. The following steps will help you resolve the “SASSA UIF Registered” status.
Step 1: Check Your UIF Status
Check your current UIF status to confirm that you are not a recipient of UIF fund. Here is the link of website of “Department of Employment and Labour” to verify your status: https://ufiling.labour.gov.za/uif/
“Inactive” status means that you are not receiving UIF funds. Therefore, move to the next step to get your SRD grant approved.
Step 2: Gather the Required Documents for Appeal
Gather all your documents which support your claim that you are not receiving UIF fund, and your application disapprove due to an error. They include;
Step 3: File an Appeal
Follow these steps to lodge an appeal at SASSA website
Step 4: Wait for the Decision
SASSA will take 60 to 90 days to review your appeal, so wait with patience. An Independent Tribunal will process and review your appeal, and it will notify you with the decision of approval or rejection of your grant.
Note: You must appeal for your SRD grant within 30 days after your status is shown “UIF Registered”.
What to do After Submitting an Appeal for UIF Registered Status
Check your SASSA status regularly once you lodge an appeal. You must keep your SASSA registered mobile number in person and keep your email notification checked regularly. In case, SASSA ask for any other document, make sure to provide it timely.
If you do not receive any update form SASSA within 90 days, contact the toll free number of SASSA helpline at 0800 601 011 to ask for an update of your appeal.
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What Happens after My Appeal is Approved?
When SASSA approve your appeal, they start sending your grant money from the date you have applied for the SRD grant. However, you have to provide your banking details if you have missed out in the initial process of application.
Conclusion
In summary, if your SRD grant application displays a “UIF Registered” status and you are not actually receiving UIF funds, you must lodge an appeal to qualify for it. Follow the steps mentioned above and await a decision. Keep in touch with SASSA for updates. Once your appeal is approved, SASSA will disburse your grant money.
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