Invalidity Benefit
WHO QUALIFIES
Anyone who has been medically declared an invalid and who is likely to be permanently disabled, and who
has paid at least one hundred and fifty (150) weekly contributions into the National Insurance Scheme, and is
under the age of sixty (60) years.
Invalidity Benefit may be paid if incapacity lasts longer than twenty-six (26) weeks.
WHEN TO CLAIM
A claim for Invalidity Benefit should be submitted within three (3) months of the date on which an insured person is medically certified as an invalid.
AMOUNT OF BENEFIT
A benefit of 30% to 60% of the average annual wages of the insured person, or a minimum of $70.00 per week will be paid for as long as the incapacity lasts or until the claimant reaches sixty (60) years of age at which point it converts to an age pension. The continued payment of benefit is subject to review at least every year.
INVALIDITY GRANT
WHO QUALIFIES
Anyone who has been medically declared an invalid and who is likely to be permanently disabled, and who
has paid at least fifty (50) weekly contributions into the National Insurance Services and is
under the age of sixty (60) years.
AMOUNT OF GRANT
The amount of invalidity grant is a lump sum equal to six times the average weekly insurable earnings of the insured person for each complete fifty contributions paid or credited.
