If you receive an SMS message from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) stating “UIF claim approved. Submit request for payment after 15 days,” it means that your claim for unemployment benefits has successfully passed the initial approval stage. You need to submit a request for payment after 15 days.
What the Approval Means
This message indicates that the UIF has evaluated your claim, verified your eligibility, and found your documentation and information to be in order.
Steps to Submit Your UIF Payment Request
After 15 days, follow these steps to submit your payment request:
- Login to the UIF Website
- Visit UIF Ufiling and log in with your username and password.
- Access Benefit Applications
- Click on the “Benefit Applications and Payments” button.
- Submit Continuation of Benefits
- Select “Continuation of Benefits.”
- Choose Benefit Type
- Select the type of benefit you want and click “Next.”
- Verify Details
- Provide your details and verify your banking information in the subsequent windows.
- Confirm Labour Centre
- Confirm your labour centre and location.
- Confirm Employment Status
- Confirm your employment status and submit your work seeker information.
- Submit Request
- Click “Submit” to finalize your payment request.
Taking Action After UIF Claim Approval
Receiving an SMS notification that your UIF claim has been approved is great news! This article will explain what to do next. Once your claim is approved, you’ll need to submit a request for payment to receive your funds. Our guide on UIF request for payment outlines the process for submitting this request.
While you wait for your funds, you can also use the UIF self-service portal to track the progress of your request. Additionally, if you have any questions about the approval process or the timeline for receiving your payment, you can contact the UIF directly through their website or by calling their national hotline.
Alternatively, you can manually submit the completed UI2.8 form at your nearest labour centre.
Once you complete these steps, your payment request will be processed.