Social Insurance

The Department of Social Insurance is responsible for managing and administering the Contributory Pensions Act of 1970, as well as the War Pensions and Gratuities Act of 1947. Its main purpose is to ensure the collection of Social Insurance contributions and the payment of benefits to eligible contributors and beneficiaries.

The Department of Social Insurance objectives are:

1. Manage and administer contributions, benefits and compliance in accordance with the Contributory Pensions Act 1970.
2. Manage and administer benefits in accordance with the War Pensions and Gratuities Act (War Service) 1947.
3. To apply best practices for pension administration though continued training and development of staff.
4. To maintain a high level of professionalism, with consistent excellent internal and external customer service.
5. To provide accurate, timely, and relevant information to stakeholders.
6. To educate and provide clarity to stakeholders participating in the Contributory Pension Fund.
7. To review legislation and make recommendations for modernization to the Ministry of Finance.
8. Registering and Providing Social Insurance numbers to all eligible persons
9. Registering companies for the Social Insurance program.
10. Ensure employers are compliant with the legislation through inspections.
11. Educates residents and businesses on the legislation by providing presentations, seminars, or workshops.
12. Contributory Old Age Benefits
13. Non- Contributory Benefits
14. Disability Benefits
15. Widows/Widowers Benefits
16. Survivor Benefits
17. Oversees the War Veterans Benefits

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