Sickness Benefits
SICKNESS BENEFIT
This is a benefit for insured persons who cannot work because of illness.
WHO QUALIFIES:
A person between the ages of 16 and 60 years inclusive, who
has paid, or who has had paid on his/her behalf, at least twenty-six (26) contributions into Social Security; and at least eight (8) contributions in the thirteen (13) weeks before the illness, and
Has been employed immediately before the illness.
Please note that:
A claim for Sickness Benefit must be supported by a medical certificate given by a medical practitioner/doctor.
Sickness Benefit will only be paid if illness lasts for more than three (3) consecutive days.
A person receiving Sickness Benefit should NOT work for any period for which benefit is paid.
WHEN TO CLAIM:
A claim for Sickness Benefit should be made within fifteen (15) days from the day on which the claimant was examined by a doctor.
The claimant should ask his/her doctor to complete a National Insurance Claim Form on the day that he/she is examined, and then take the form to the National Insurance Office.
AMOUNT OF BENEFIT:
An insured person will be paid sixty-five percent (65%) of his/her average weekly wages for up to 26 weeks.
N.B. The benefit will only be paid if the person is not receiving full salary from his/her employer for the period of illness.
