What do they do?
The Department of Social Insurance is responsible for managing and administering the Contributory Pensions Act of 1970, as well as the War Pensions and Gratuities Act of 1947. Its main purpose is to ensure the collection of Social Insurance contributions and the payment of benefits to eligible contributors and beneficiaries.
The Department of Social Insurance:
- Registering and Providing Social Insurance numbers to all eligible persons
- Registering companies for the Social Insurance program
- Ensure employers are compliant with the legislation through inspections
- Educates residents and businesses on the legislation by providing presentations, seminars, or workshops
- Contributory Old Age Benefits
- Non- Contributory Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Widows/Widowers Benefits
- Survivor Benefits
- Oversees the War Veterans Benefits
Contacts from other countries toll free
| United States | 18777433530 |
| United Kingdom | 08082583227 |
| Portugal | 800180361 |
| Philippines | 0080050609060 |
| Jamaica | 18553293015 |
| Italy | 800142821 |
| India | 18001202418 |
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