NSSF administers and pays qualified contributing persons the following benefits;
- Age
- Invalidity
- Survivors
- Withdrawal
- Exempted Employment
- Emigration Gran
Age Benefit
The objective is to replace income security to the elderly through payment of their savings accumulated over the years during the period they were employed.
Qualifying Conditions
- Attainment of retirement age of 55 years
- Early retirement benefit can also be claimed on attaining 50 years, if the member is out of employment.
Requirements
- 3pp size photos
- Introduction letter from employer
- For early retirement at 50 years, provide a disengagement letter from last employer
- Clear thumbprints on the space provided on the claim form.
Invalidity Benefit
Paid to a contributing member who has lost his/ her earning capacity due to physical or mental incapacitation as will be certified by a medical doctor
Qualifying Conditions
- Certification by NSSF's medical doctor
Requirements:
- 3 pp size photos.
- Medical report/ letter and treatment notes showing level of incapacitation from a recognized medical doctor.
- Certificate of retirement from employment
- Clear thumbprints on the space provided on the claim form.
Survivor's Benefit.
This is paid when a contributing member dies while working, spouses and children are the immediate beneficiaries. In case at the time of death the deceased had neither, the parents qualify.
Requirements:
- 3pp size photos.
- Death certificate or a letter from the employer or local authorities confirming the death of the member.
- Introduction letter from the local authority
- Introduction letter from the employer
- Clear thumbprints of the claimant in the space provided on the claim form.
- Copy of the deceased NSSF card and identity card.
Exempted Employment
Paid to a contributing member who joins employment categories that are exempted i.e. have their social protection schemes that are recognised under the exiting law and are exempted from contributing to NSSF .e.g. the army, police, prison, civil service and government teaching service employees or members of any scheme who have received exemption from the Miister responsible for Social Security in writing.
Requirements
- 3 pp size photos.
- Appointment letter to the new exempted job
- Confirmation of contribution to another recognised pension scheme, i.e., current payslip and identity card
- Disengagement letter from your former employer
Emigration Grant
This is paid to a contributing member who has been working in Uganda and is leaving the country permanently. It is paid to both Ugandans and non-Ugandans
Requirements:
- 3 pp size photos
- Disengagement letter from your employer.
- A letter from your embassy / high commission confirming that you are leaving the country permanently.
- A copy of letter written by the employer to the immigration department requesting for cancellation of the work permit. (non-Ugandans)
- Copy of the permanent settlement VISA (for the case of Ugandans leaving the country permanently)
- Photocopy of the passport and a travel ticket.
HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR BENEFITS
- Qualifying members shall apply for benefits at the nearest NSSF office. Members may be required to provide further evidence.
- In order to avoid inconveniences, a claimant is obliged to provide full proof of identity and where necessary, an investigation to this effect shall be conducted by the fund.
- Claimants shall be required to fill all relevant forms accurately.
- Claimants are advised to submit the claim in person to the nearest office.
- All the processing of benefits is done at the NSSF offices.
- Benefit forms must be witnessed by the claimant's last contributing employer
Computation of Benefits
A verified claim is processed as follows;
- All contributions remitted to the fund during the members working period are compiled on the assessment sheet.
- The declared interest is added on the closing balance for each financial year.
- The computed figures plus interest are properly verified before a cheque is written or money transferred to a members account.
Things You Must Do In Order To Secure Your Benefits
- Ensure that the information you give on the benefit form is correct. It must tally with the information you gave at the time of registration.
- Attach correct or authentic supporting documents depending on the benefit you qualify for.
Member's Rights.
- Contributing members have a right to request for their statements of account.
- Contributing Persons have the right to appeal before established channels in case he/she has any dispute with regard to the benefit payable
WARNING:
Any falsification of documents will lead to rejection of the claim and prosecution under the law.
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