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Frequently Asked Questions on Maternity UIF applications in South Africa
| What percentage of my salary can I expect from the UIF? |
| The UIF pays 38% - 58 % of your gross salary, to a maximum ceiling salary of R12 478-00 |
| If you earn above R12 470.00, the UIF will calculate the maternity benefit on the last mentioned salary. |
| The UIF takes in consideration your last 6 month’s average salary. They also take in account your last 4 year’s of UIF contributions. In other words, if you have continuously contributed to the UIF fund for the last 4 years, you will receive the maximum benefit of 121 days (4 months maternity benefit) |
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| What is the maximum benefit that I can expect from the UIF? |
| Depending on your credits, 121 days = 4 months |
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| How long will it take for approval of my UIF Maternity Claim? |
| From our experience it takes approximately 5 weeks for approval of a UIF Maternity Claim and first payment of your claim (from the date of submission of your forms), although it can take up to 6 – 8 weeks. |
Thereafter, your payments will continue on a monthly basis until you return back to work. |
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| Is there a time limit for the submission of my UIF Maternity claim? |
| 6 months from date of birth of baby |
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The above figures and dates are supplied by the UIF offices and are correct
at the time. Life's Miracle UIF Services cc will not take any responsibility for outdated information.
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