Guide on DSWD Cash Assistance Requirements Based on Aid Needed
DSWD CASH ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS – You can find the list of documents needed below in applying for DSWD Cash Aid.
Are you financially-challenged and in need of some help? You may turn to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for cash assistance. There are actually several types of assistance offered by the government agency but you must prepare the documents needed in applying for an aid.
The DSWD Cash Assistance requirements depend on which type of assistance you want to apply for. Under this offer, there are medical assistance, educational aid, burial assistance, and transportation aid.
If you are in need of medical assistance or help with regards to your hospital bills, the following documents are needed for submission:
- 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)
If the assistance needed is for the purpose of aiding burial expenses, the following are the documents that you must prepare and submit to DSWD:
- 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)
With regards to the requirements for educational assistance, please prepare the following documents and submit them to DSWD:
- Barangay Certification/Indigency/any valid ID
- Social Case Study Report (optional)
- Certificate of Enrollment
- Referral/Endorsement letter from legislator, if applicable
The DSWD Cash Assistance offer of the DSWD also includes transportation assistance. Prepare the following documents for submission should you apply for the said aid:
- Referral/Endorsement letter from legislator, if applicable
- Barangay Certification/Indigency/any valid ID
- Social Case Study Report from LGU (optional)
DSWD has several programs that were crafted to address the needs of the poor Filipino people. To check on the other offers, you may visit – DSWD Programs and Services Filipinos May Avail or Apply For.
