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Have you heard that Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) members who work at RMI establishments now qualify for new improved benefits? The benefits are linked to the Sick, Accident & Maternity Pay Fund (SAF), exclusively negotiated between MISA and the RMI - and paid for by employers.
Additional SAF Death and Funeral Benefit
MISA members at RMI establishments qualify for an additional death and funeral benefit. The following funeral benefit(s)
will be paid:
- The member: R10 000
- The member’s spouse: R10 000
- Children over the age of 18 who are registered as full-time students: R10 000
- Children 14 to 18 years of age: R10 000
- Children under 14 years of age: R7 000
How to ensure that you qualify for the benefits
A member will become eligible for the additional benefits once the RMI employer has contributed 8 consecutive weeks in respect of the new death and funeral benefits. You need to be registered by completing a registration form available on the MISA website (www.misa.org.za). The form then needs to be returned by fax (011 388 2798) or email
(info@misa.org.za).
Existing MISA Death and Funeral Benefits
MISA members at RMI establishments still qualify for the MISA Death Benefit Fund and the MISA Funeral Benefit Fund, for which all active MISA members qualify.
Death Benefit Fund
All active MISA members qualify for the MISA Death Benefit Fund of R35 000.
Funeral Benefit Fund
All active MISA members qualify for the following MISA Funeral Benefit Fund benefits:
- The member: R10 000
- The member’s spouse: R10 000
- Children over the age of 18 who are registered as full-time students or who are physically and/or mentally disabled: R10 000
- Children 14 - 18 years of age: R10 000
- Children under 14 years of age: R7 000
Exising SAF (Exclusive) Sick Leave Benefits
MISA members at RMI establishments qualify for the following exclusive sick leave benefits under the Sick, Accident and Maternity Benefit Fund.
Sick Pay
Sick pay for ten days per annum at 100% of daily remuneration and thereafter an additional five days at 50% of daily remuneration.
Accident Pay
Accident pay for 40 days per annum at 75% of daily remuneration.
Maternity Benefits
Maternity benefits for female staff members at 30% of daily remuneration for a period of 17 weeks.
No additional costs to the member
The cost of the Sick, Accident & Maternity Benefit Fund and additional benefits linked to this Fund for MISA members at RMI establishments are borne by the employer.
Nominal membership fees
MISA membership fees are only R22.50 per week.
For more information
For more information, please contact the Employee Death & Funeral Benefits Contact Centre:
t: 086 099 4147
f: (011) 388 2798 |
Email: info@misa.org.za
Download the MISA Benefits brochure or
Understanding Additional Benefits
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