Guide on DSWD Cash Aid Requirements under Different Assistance Offers
DSWD CASH AID REQUIREMENTS – Here is a list of the documents that you must prepare in applying for assistance to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during a crisis.
One of the government agencies in the Philippines with assistance offers for those who are in need is the Department of Social Welfare and Development. More commonly called DSWD, it has a lot of programs that were crafted to help Pinoys who are in-need of assistance.
One of the said programs is the DSWD Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU). There are several assistance offered under this program and you can check the DSWD Cash Aid requirements for each below.
DSWD Cash Aid Requirements
For medical or hospital assistance, prepare the following documents:
- Clinical Abstract and/or
- Social Case Study Report from LGU
- Referral/Endorsement letter from legislator, if applicable
- Barangay Certification/Indigency/ any valid ID of the patient or his/her representative
- Laboratory Request/Medical Procedures (recommended by the attending Physician)
- Prescription (for medicine)
- Medical Certificate with license/PTR No. of the attending physician
- Billing Statement (for hospital bill)
For educational assistance, prepare the following documents:
- Barangay Certification/Indigency/any valid ID
- Social Case Study Report (optional)
- Certificate of Enrollment
- Referral/Endorsement letter from legislator, if applicable
For burial assistance, prepare the following documents:
- Funeral Contract
- Registered Death Certificate
- Barangay Certificate/any valid ID
- Referral/Endorsement Letter from legislator
- Permit to Transfer
- Social Case Study report from LGU (optional)
For transportation assistance, prepare the following documents:
- Referral/Endorsement letter from legislator, if applicable
- Barangay Certification/Indigency/any valid ID
- Social Case Study Report from LGU (optional)
To apply for DSWD assistance, bring your documents to a branch of the government agency and submit your documents for evaluation. You may also read – DSWD Programs and Services Filipinos May Avail or Apply For