- You must have contributed a minimum of 12 months within the last 36 months prior to the occurrence of the disability.
- You must have been declared permanently invalid and incapable of normal gainful employment by a recognised Medical Officer and certified by a SSNIT constituted Medical Board.
Benefits
Invalidity Pension Benefit
Invalidity Pension
This benefit is paid to replace part of your lost income once you have been declared by a qualified medical practitioner and certified by a SSNIT constituted Medical Board as being incapable of working due to permanent mental or physical disability.
How to apply for Invalidity Pension
Visit a SSNIT branch near you in person or send a representative to submit the following:
- A medical report from a recognised Medical Practitioner certifying that you have become an invalid.
- Letter from your Employer if you were in active service before your being declared incapable of working.
- Evidence of active Bank account details
Collect, complete and submit a Pension Application Form.
You will be required to appear before a Medical Board for examination.
A medical report from a recognised Medical Practitioner certifying that you have become an invalid.
After all conditions have been met, SSNIT will advise you on your entitlement.
For how long will payments be made?
You will receive your monthly payments till death. However, Pension payments cease when/if you recover.
After recovery, pensions paid are written off. All existing contributions remain valid. You can continue contributing to the Scheme and be eligible for any of the other benefits (in full).
SSNIT provides in-service protection against disability with this benefit.