Checking UIF claim online is a convenience that many people still do not have access to. The Unemployment Insurance Fund is a scheme set up by the government to be a kind of safety net for those at the lower income ladders of society.
Unfortunately, the those at the lower income ladders of society often do not have access to technology, neither do they have the knowledge of how to use many of these tech devices. Therefore, many do not know how to use the basic aspects of the fund – such as updating their information, or checking the status of their claims.
There is need to sensitize the people on how to use UIF, which is the aim of this article.
How To Check UIF Claim Status Online
In order to check your UIF claim online you need access to a computer. Probably a desktop or a laptop computer. It can be a public computer or your private computer system at home.
With your browser, go to Department of Employment and Labour
https://ufiling.labour.gov.za
the website is designed to give you everything you need about the UIF. It is simple to understand, and simple to use.
You will need to login to the website, and then look for the button that says “Claim History.”
Then you will see all your claims till date, including the current one for the month.
But of course, this is assuming you already have registered for the UIF, and you have already filed the claim to begin with. Just in case you do not know how to do any of these, the following is a quick tutorial leading up to checking the UIF claim online.
Use Ufilling To Check UIF Claim Status
Ufilling is a free website created by the department of Labour to help workers access the UIF service. One of the features of this website is to check the status of claims. Of course, before one can check claims one needs to register first. Therefore, the proper thing is to register.
Go to the website: Department of Employment and Labour
https://ufiling.labour.gov.za
the website can be accessed using a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone. However, it may be best to use a desktop, laptop, or tablet.
As soon as the website opens up, you find the button that says register. Click on it, and then register using your personal details including your ID, your phone number, and your email. This important step may require you to get some help from a tech savvy person.
Please make sure to write down the details you use to register; such as your email address and password.
Submit A Claim
It is important to note that this fund is designed to provide support for workers who are out of work. Therefore, there is no need to file a claim when one is working; unless one is out of work.
To submit a claim, you need to login to the UIF website provided above; you will use your email address and password which you used to register – remember to keep them safe.
You can check your balance first so as to know how much you have on the system. Then you can click on the button that says file a claim.
After doing this you will need to check back in a few days to see the status of your claim.
Checking The Claim
This is the stage of anticipation; this is where people want to know whether they are going to get money at the end of the month.
You can check it online by logging in to the ufilling website provided above. Please log in using your login details which you used to register.
You can then Check Claim Status by viewing claim history. It will bring out all your UIF claims till date; and if this is your first claim, it will be the only one displayed on the system.
You can then be rest assured that the claim is approved, and that the money will be paid to your bank at the end of the month.
Check Your UIF Claim Status Via Email
You can also send an email to [email protected]
In the email, you should provide your name, Identification, and your UIF registration number, to check your UIF Claim status via Email.
You can send an email containing your name, identification, and UIF registration number to [email protected]
Responses may take a few days.
You Can Also Use USSD
this platform will work regardless of the type of cellphone, and regardless of the internet connectivity. To use the USSD platform, you can dial 134843# on your mobile phone, and then follow the prompts. The system will show you your current claims.
Just like on the ufilling website, the system will show you your current claim, which means that is the money you are expecting at the end of the month.
The money will be paid to your bank.
Here Are Things To Keep In Mind
Make Sure Your Bank Details Are Updated: remember that the money will be paid to your bank account, and if you have changed banks, it is possible that the money will be paid to your former bank account, or that the money will not be paid at all.
To avoid such delays, it is better to just make sure you put your current bank account details so that the money will be paid correctly.
Keep Your Details Well: please make sure that you keep your login details safe. This means your email address and password. You do not want to lose access to your account on the UIF website, it is quite stressful to reset the login details. You also want to keep your bank details safe so as to ensure the security of funds when the money is paid.
The Money is Not Infinite: please take note that the UIF money is not infinite. It will eventually run out of funds, which means you will not have any balance from which to expect money at the end of the month. Therefore, the UIF payments should not betaken as a source of income – it cannot replace a job.
The best thing is to find a job as soon as possible. The department of Labour has some resources that can help you get a job. You can start by going to the Department of Labour office nearest to you, and telling them that you need a job.
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Summary
Following these steps will help you UIF claim online. Of course, this can only be done if you have previously registered for the program, and made contributions to the fund.
Please keep your login details safe when you register; it is advisable to write them down in a diary and keep it safe.
Please remember that the money will eventually run out; therefore, it is important to prioritize getting a job as soon as possible.