Sick fund
OVERVIEW OF THE BIBC SICK PAY FUND - FAX NUMBER: (021) 950 7403
It pays out a percentage of wages lost due to illness and for maternity leave in the case of a female employee.
It is not a fund that pays for medical expenses.
Who pays for the Sick Pay Fund?
Only the employer contributes towards the Fund and not the employee. (This Fund replaces the sick leave provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act).
How do I qualify for sick pay?
- You must be employed in the building industry in the Western Cape.
- You must have at least 26 weekly (130 daily) contributions.
- A sick certificate must accompany your claim. Issued by a registered doctor, dentist etc.
What does the sick pay fund pay?
The employee receives 75% of the basic wage for the first ten days in a year. Thereafter the employee will receive 33% of the basic wage from the 11th to the 130th day for the same year. If an employee is on maternity leave the fund will pay 33% of her current wage for a maximum period of 120 days.
Why is a sick certificate required?
The certificate identifies the actual date the employee saw the doctor for the first time. The fund only pays from this date.
The diagnosis should be clearly indicated on the certificate otherwise the claim will not be processed. The certificate will only be valid if issued by a registered doctor, hospital or clinic.
What are the exclusions?
The diagnosis is required as the following conditions are excluded:
- Self inflicted injuries
- Drug abuse
- Alcohol abuse
- Family responsibility leave
- Injuries covered under the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993
How to claim?
You can claim by submitting a standard sick fund claim form obtainable from the Council offices or on our website. One part must be completed by the employer and one part is to be completed by the employee. The form may be handed in, posted, faxed or emailed.
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X29 |
| BELLVILLE | |
| 7535 | |
| Fax Number: | (021) 950 7403 |
| Emaill Address: | bibc@bibc.co.za |
| Attention: Sick Fund Department |
How and when do I get paid?
Payment will be made by cheque or electronically. Cheques in respect of claims received by 11h30 can be collected after 14h30 on the same day. Employers may deliver claim forms and collect the cheques on behalf of their employees. When you collect a cheque, you will need to produce a valid identification document.
bellville:
Office hours:
08h00 to 16h00 Mondays to Fridays
08h30 to 11h00 on the first Saturday of each month
133 Voortrekker Road
Bellville 7535
Postal
Private Bag X29, Bellville, 7535
Telephone: 021 950 7400
Fax: 021 950 7405
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paarl:
Office hours:
08h00 to 16h00 Mondays to Fridays
Garlink Building
29 Lady Grey Street
Paarl 7646
Postal
PO Box 323, Paarl, 7620
Telephone: 021 872 1505
Fax: 021 872 2301
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SOMERSET WEST:
Office hours:
08h00 to 16h00 Mondays to Fridays
7 Oak Street
Seven Oak Centre
Somerset West, 7130
Postal
Private Bag x29, Bellville, 7535
Telephone: 021 851 2160
