Guide on the Requirements for OWWA Death Benefit for Deceased OFW’s Dependents
REQUIREMENTS FOR OWWA DEATH BENEFIT – Here are the documents needed in filing for the OWWA Death Benefit for deceased OFWs.
In the Philippines, the government agency that focuses on the services to promote the welfare of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is the OWWA or the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
The OWWA has several services for the benefit of its active Pinoy members who are working abroad. One of which is the OWWA Death Benefit for OFWs.
Through the Death Benefit offer, the government wants to make sure that active members of OWWA who passed away will get a decent wake and burial by assisting the family on financial terms.
Under the offer, the dependents of an active OFW who passed away either due to a natural cause or an accidental death will get a Death Benefit and Burial Gratuity Benefit. There are requirements for OWWA Death Benefit offer that dependents of a deceased OFW must submit to apply for the benefit offer.
To process for a claim, here are the requirements for OWWA Death Benefit application:
| Checklist of Requirements | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| OFW Membership Record (MR) | OWWA RWO |
| Copy of Passport or Seaman’s Identification Record Book (SIRB) of the OFW – Member | MARINA |
| Two (2) Valid IDs and One (1) copy of ID Picture of claimant (1×1) | Qualified Claimant |
| Death Certificate (local o foreign; police / accident report – if death was caused by accident) | Philippine Statistics Authority or Local Civil Registrar |
| Burial Permit and Official Receipt of payment in funeral | City / Municipal LGU |
| Affidavit of Undertaking executed by claimant | Notary Public |
| Proof of Relationship to OFW MemberOFW CENOMAR, if singleMarriage CertificateBirth Certificate of OFW, if the claimant is the parentBirth Certificate of the claimant and death certificate of deceased spouse, for OFWs child | Philippine Statistics Authority or Local Civil Registrar |
There are only a few steps in applying for the Death Benefit offer of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. Following the steps can ensure a smooth process and save the filer from hassles as well as time.
