Employees who are temporarily or permanently medically boarded may claim UIF or a SASSA medical disability grant, depending on their circumstances and whether they meet the requirements to submit a claim.
A SASSA disability grant will be awarded, according to their website, if the claimant meets the legislated requirements and is not receiving any other disability benefit, and where the medical assessment confirms that the claimant cannot work because of their condition or disability.
An employee may claim UIF illness benefits if they receive less than their average wage during the disability period. Furthermore, if the employee was a contributor to UIF and cannot work due to their disability.
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Carla Delaney joined SEESA in November 2019. She is currently a Labour and Consumer Protection & POPI Legal Advisor at the SEESA De Aar branch. Carla is an Admitted Attorney, Notary and Conveyancer.
References:
- https://www.sassa.gov.za/Pages/Disability-Grant.aspx;
- www.labour.gov.za/uif_how_to_claim_uif_illness_benefits;
- https://www.gov.za/services/social-benefits/disability-grant.