DSWD Cash Assistance Requirements Differ among Type of Aid Needed

Lists of DSWD Cash Assistance Requirements based on Aid Needed

DSWD CASH ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS – The lists of documents needed among the different cash aid offered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vary.

One of the biggest government agencies in the Philippines is the Department of Social Welfare and Development or more commonly called DSWD. It offers a lot of benefits for Filipinos who are in great need for assistance.

The Crisis Intervention Unit or CIU is one of those that the DSWD has for Filipinos who are in need of aid during hard times. Under it, the government agency offers different kinds of assistance such as the medical or hospital assistance, transportation assistance, burial assistance, and educational assistance. You can check the DSWD cash assistance requirements under each below.

DSWD Cash Assistance Requirements
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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 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)

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 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

To seek any of the aforementioned assistance, bring your documents to a branch of DSWD and submit them for evaluation. You may also read – DSWD Programs and Services Filipinos May Avail or Apply For

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