How do I contact NIS Jamaica?

Tel: 929-7145-6 929-7177 Fax: 960-0198 960-8761.

How do I claim my NIS refund from Jamaica?

The Refunds Request Application Letter

  1. Name and address of the insured person.
  2. National insurance number of the insured person.
  3. Name and address of the employer.
  4. Registration number of the employer.
  5. The period for which the refund is being requested.
  6. Reason for the refund.

How much is NIS pension in Jamaica?

A full pension starts from 30 to 60%. This rate is increased by 1% for every 50 contribution weeks over the minimum qualifying weeks. The insurable earnings limit is $4,333 monthly thus the maximum salary that qualifies for pension is $4,333 per month or $1,000 per week.

How can I check my NIS contribution online in Jamaica?

STEPS TO FOLLOW

  1. Start Now.
  2. Click on ‘don’t have a Government Gateway account’
  3. Follow the steps it will ask you full name DOB email address NI Number and Passport number they will then give you a User Name: mine is a 12 digit number.
  4. Set Password.
  5. Then log in.
  6. Follow the ‘Check your National Insurance contributions’ link.

Can I apply for NIS online?

the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s website at www.mlss.gov.jm and select “National Insurance Scheme” from the menu at the left of the screen. This will take you to the NIS page of the site. Scroll down the page to and click on Registration. On the new page, select and download the NIS registration form.

How do I apply for NIS benefits?

First the person must visit the NIS office in their parish, fill out an application pertaining to the benefit they are applying for. They should then provide the necessary documentation to support the form and submit the application which is then sent to the head office for processing.

How is NIS pension calculated?

Where the insured person reached retirement age on or after 10/4/75 the Retirement Grant is equal to 3 times the value of the total contributions paid by both employer and employee, subject to a minimum of $200.00.

How many years do pensions last?

Pension payments are made for the rest of your life, no matter how long you live, and can possibly continue after death with your spouse. Lump-sum payments give you more control over your money, allowing you the flexibility of spending it or investing it when and how you see fit.

How much is the NIS old age pension?

The Social Pension benefit was therefore set at 50% of the NIS lowest monthly rate or $3,400 per month. This amount is 31% more than the rate paid to the elderly under the PATH Programme which is $2,600.00 per month.

Can I check my NIS contributions online?

This online service is available to you once per month and will help us to help you ensure that your contributions are up to date so that you will receive your correct benefits on time every time.

How do I claim NIS benefits?

Claiming Benefits Application for any of these benefits is done by completing the relevant National Insurance Claim Form and submitting it, along with supporting documents (as indicated by the particular form) to the NIS at any regional office or online within the required time frame.

What documents are needed for NIS?

Registration: Each person is required to register under the NIS on attaining the age of eighteen (18). This is done by completing and submitting an Application for National Insurance Number along with proof of age (birth certificate, passport) to the Parish Office.