Claim SSNIT Benefit, According to SSNIT Ghana, you don’t need a third party to assist you in claiming your benefits when it’s due. All you have to do is visit the nearest SSNIT office to claim your benefits.
But what must you do before visiting SSNIT office to claim benefits? I will give you all the steps involved and any other relevant information.
Things to note
1. Which type of benefit do you want to claim?
2. Are you claiming in person or someone on your behalf?
There are basically four types of benefits under the SSNIT scheme. They are superannuation pension, invalidity pension, survivor’s lump sum and emigration benefit.
Details about the various types of SSNIT benefits is beyond the scope of this article. For more information about that, visit SSNIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Here’s a guide on how to apply for Old Age Pension Benefits.
You must be at least 60 years old and have contributed a minimum of 180 months to qualify for this benefit.
Application process
1. Submit your letter of retirement and Ghana Card to the nearest SSNIT office
2. A pension application form will be provided for you to fill
3. Provide your bank account details
4. Your monthly pension funds will be transferred to your bank
How to Claim Survivor’s Lump Sum Benefits
This benefit is paid to the dependents of a pensioner who dies before 75 or retirement.
Documents needed
1. Posters of the deceased
2. Burial permit
3. Birth certificate of deceased
Application process
1. Submit the required documents to the nearest SSNIT office
2. On receiving the application, SSNIT will call the nominated dependent to apply for benefits
3. The dependent must complete the form and submit to the SSNIT office
4. Attach the documents requested and the bank account details which you want the money to be transferred to
5. A photo identity card
6. The application will be processed
7. The designated sum of money will be transferred to the nominated dependent’s bank account.
How to claim SSNIT Emigration Benefit
Prerequisites
1. You must a foreign contributor
2. You must be leaving Ghana permanently
Documents required
Emigration evidence in the form of a letter from employers
A photocopy of your traveling passport
A photocopy of the resident and work permit.
A confirmation from your birth country
Official bank statement
Application process
Visit any nearest SSNIT office with the documents listed above.
You’ll be provided with an application form
Complete the application form and submit it to the office
Your lump sum will be available for collection at your bank.
The process above was extracted from the SSNIT official website. If you need more information, contact the nearest SSNIT office. Thanks for passing by. Your comments are welcomed.
