UIF Registered SASSA Declined Meaning & How To Fix This?

Is your SASSA grant rejected due to being “UIF Registered? But you are not aware of what UIF Registered SASSA Declined means? This article is for you because you are not the only one who faced this issue. However, many of the SASSA beneficiaries faced the same problem when applying for the SASSA grants.

This article will be a useful resource for you that will help you find what SASSA Declined “UIF Registered” Status means, and how you can fix this to receive grants every month.

But before we dig into the process of fixing this issue, you first need to understand what does UIF mean.

What Is UIF?

UIF, which stands for Unemployment Insurance Fund, is a South African government program that provides temporary financial aid for eligible unemployed individuals in South Africa. This program is for all individuals who lost their jobs or were unable to work due to illness, maternity leave, adoption leave or death of the spouse (dependants).

Now, let’s find what SASSA Status Declined “UIF Registered” means…

UIF Registered Status Declined means SASSA found that the applicant is registered for the Unemployment Insurance Fund and receiving financial assistance from this government program, hence applicant is not eligible for the SASSA grant and that’s why the grant has been rejected.

Applicants who are receiving any other kind of social grants, such as UIF, are not eligible to apply for the SASSA grants.

Reasons Why Your SASSA Rejected due to “UIF Registered”

“UIF Registered” shows when the applicant who applied for any of the SASSA grants has currently or recently received financial assistance from the Unemployment Insurance Fund. In this case, you are not eligible to apply for the SASSA grants and this is why your grant has been rejected.

Following are the reasons why your SASSA application status is showing “UIF Registered”:

• You are already registered and receiving UIF funds which makes you ineligible for the SASSA grants.
• If you are not receiving UIF funds, but registered under the UIF program, then you will receive this error. This can be because your previous employer is still contributing to UIF on your behalf.
• SASSA mistakenly found that you are registered in the UIF scheme when reviewing your application.

Applicants who are already receiving the UIF funds are not eligible for the SASSA grants. So, they can not apply for the SASSA grants. If you are not receiving the funds but registered in the program or for any other reason, you can proceed with this article and learn how to fix the “UIF Registered” SASSA issue.

How To Solve the “UIF Registered” Status Problem?

I am repeating that this process is not for you if you are already receiving the UIF funds, because you are ineligible for the SASSA grants. But if your grant is mistakenly rejected due to “UIF registered” or you are not receiving the funds but are only registered under the scheme, then this process is for you.

Step 1: Check UIF Status

If unsure about your UIF Status, then check your UIF status through their official portal via this link here https://ufiling.labour.gov.za/uif. If your status is “inactive” then that means, you are not receiving UIF funds, and are eligible for the SASSA Grant.

Step 2: Prepare All Required Documents

You will require some documents when submitting your SASSA appeal, to prove that you are not receiving the benefits from the UIF program and are eligible for the SASSA grant. Gather the following documents for the process.

Step 3: File an Appeal for SASSA Status Declined due to “UIF Registered”

If you strongly believe that SASSA has made a mistake and rejected your grant. If you are not receiving the UIF funds, then this is when you need to file an appeal. Use the below step-by-step process to file an appeal at the SASSA portal:

• First of all, you need to visit the official SASSA Grant Appeal page at their official portal, using this link https://srd.sassa.gov.za/appeals/appeal.
• You will be asked to provide your South African ID number and registered mobile number to proceed.
• After entering the SA ID and phone number, click on the “Send Pin” button.
• You will immediately receive a one-time password on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP on the website to complete your OTP verification.
• Now, select the month when your grant was rejected to file an appeal.
• Provide all the supporting documents that prove you are not receiving the UIF funds, and are eligible for the SASSA grants. This could be your Bank Statements, UIF Letter, or any other supporting documents.
• Once everything is done, submit your appeal.

Step 4: Wait for the Response

SASSA will take around 60 to 90 days to review your appeal, you will receive a notification on your registered mobile number once your appeal has been approved or declined. If your appeal is approved, you will start receiving your grant payment from the next month.

Conclusion

UIF Registered SASSA Status means you are already registered in the UIF scheme and receiving UIF funds. This makes you ineligible for the SASSA grants, and your grant has been rejected. If you are not receiving the UIF funds, and strongly believe that SASSA made a mistake here, then you can file an appeal to fix the “UIF Registered” SASSA Status issue. Make sure you have all the supporting documents that prove you are not receiving any benefits from the UIF program, such as the last six months’ bank statements, UIF letters, etc.

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