SOCIAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INSURANCE TRUST
SOCIAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INSURANCE TRUST
The SSNIT and NIA numbers merger is simply a process to link SSNIT numbers of Members to their NIA numbers. The NIA number is the Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card. What this means is that your NIA number will become your SSNIT number after the merger.
To merger your SSNIT and NIA numbers, you must have enrolled with SSNIT biometrically.
You need your:
However, if the mobile phone number and email address you use presently is different from what you have in the SSNIT database, you must provide your email address and mobile phone number.
Using the USSD (short code)
You will receive a notification after the merger.
1. Log onto the SSNIT website https://www.ssnit.org.gh and click the ‘My Statement’
2. Log in by filling the required fields and click Sign In.(Click on Get Access if you don’t have an account or click on Forgot Password if you have forgotten your password then sign in)
3. At the My Statement page, click on Merge my NIA Number.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions and click Submit and Continue.
5. Enter your NIA Number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card) and click Submit. You will receive a notification after the merger.
Such Members must visit the nearest SSNIT Branch to be assisted to merge their SSNIT and NIA numbers. They need to bring along their:
To check the merger status of your SSNIT and NIA numbers, you have two options.
Using USSD shortcode
To check the merger status of your SSNIT and NIA numbers,
Your status will be retrieved and forwarded to your email.
Using the website
Check your email for your merger status.
SSNIT requires both your SSNIT and NIA numbers for the merger process. So if you gave out your SSNIT number to the NIA registration team, you will not have to do the merger because it will be done for you automatically.
No. You only need to confirm if the merger of your numbers was successful.
To check the merger status of your SSNIT and NIA numbers,
A Member who fails to complete the merger process by December 2021 will not be able to access SSNIT services.
Yes, you must provide your NIA number (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) if you have gone through the merger process. Merged SSNIT and NIA numbers will be used concurrently during the transition period.
Yes, you can use your NIA number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card) if it has been merged with your SSNIT number. Merged SSNIT and NIA numbers will be used concurrently during the transition period.
Yes, having an NIA number does not automatically make one a Member of the SSNIT Scheme. To become a member of the SSNIT Scheme you need to enroll with SSNIT using your NIA number. In addition to your information in the NIA database, SSNIT requires:
All new joiners must present their NIA Numbers (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) to be registered. However, during the transition period, new joiners can present these IDs: Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, Baptismal Certificate, Passport and the New Voter ID as evidence of date of birth. Note: NHIS Card will no longer be accepted as an identification document to prove date of birth of new members.
Yes, employers can quote their workers’ NIA numbers (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) if they have been merged with their SSNIT numbers. Merged SSNIT and NIA numbers will be used concurrently during the transition period (from June to December 2021).
Yes, you do.
No. However, you must provide your NIA number (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) when the time is due for you to renew your Pensioner’s Certificate.
Within 24 hours
Kindly visit the nearest NIA office to request for your NIA Number (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) and card replacement.
Kindly visit the nearest NIA office for assistance.
Kindly visit the nearest NIA office for assistance.
Yes, you can authorize someone to merge your SSNIT and NIA numbers (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) on your behalf. The person will require your SSNIT number, NIA number, and your email address registered with SSNIT. Feedback will be sent to your phone number and email address. This is however not encouraged.
No. The system for merging your SSNIT and NIA numbers (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) does not make provision for update of personal records. You can however visit any SSNIT branch to update your SSNIT records or the NIA office to update your records with them before or after the merger.
Yes. Your date of birth with NIA will however not affect your date of birth with SSNIT and vice-versa. However, for computation of benefits, SSNIT will use the date of birth you provided to the Trust when you registered.
Yes. The merger will be done by comparing your biometrics in the SSNIT database with that of NIA. Once they match, the merger will be successful irrespective of the differences in the name or gender.
Yes. The merger will be done by comparing your biometrics in the SSNIT database with that of NIA. Once they match, the merger will be successful irrespective of the differences in the name or gender.
No. Your NIA Number (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card) will remain the same even after your card is replaced so you don’t need to go through the process again.
No, you cannot use your NIA number on your old Ghana Card to merge.
You need to have registered onto the current NIA platform to get the new Ghana Card.
Visit the nearest NIA office if you do not have the new Ghana Card.
Yes, the system will notify you if you quote a wrong SSNIT or NIA Number (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card).
No. To merge your SSNIT and NIA numbers, you must have re-enrolled with SSNIT biometrically.
Kindly visit the nearest SSNIT branch to go through the biometric registration.
No. To merge your numbers, kindly dial *711*9# on your phone or visit https://www.ssnit.org.gh to use our online portal. If you are unable to use any of these two platforms, kindly visit any SSNIT branch and you’ll be assisted to merge your numbers.
You need to be biometrically enrolled with SSNIT to go through the merger and must have updated your records, particularly your email address and telephone number.
However, if you are unable to do so, kindly contact SSNIT on 0302 611 622 / Toll free number 0800 1100 94 (Vodafone only) or
email at contactcentre@ssnit.org.gh.
WhatsApp or SMS to 0500003050.
Facebook, Twitter & Instagram handles @SSNITGhana.
You may also visit the nearest SSNIT office.
Please dial *711*9# and select 2 to check the status of your merger.
You may also contact SSNIT on 0302 611 622 / Toll free number 0800 1100 94 (Vodafone only) or email at contactcentre@ssnit.org.gh.
WhatsApp or SMS to 0500003050. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram handles @SSNITGhana.