NSSF Benefits and Process For Teachers And Civil Servants
Members become eligible for age benefits when they reach 55 and retire from regular employment. You may be eligible for a variety of perks and grants. This article will assist you through the process of determining eligibility and applying for various benefits and awards.
Before applying for benefits or grants, you should carefully review the provided information about eligibility criteria and application requirements specific to the benefit or award you seek.
After this review, applicants should fill out the relevant application form. You can obtain these forms online or at any of the NSSF branch locations. Applicants should submit their completed forms in person to their nearest branch office.
Survivors’ Benefit
Survivors’ benefits are paid to members who have been incapacitated due to physical or mental sickness, rendering them unable to earn a reasonable living. Members who are certified as permanently unable to work owing to a physical or mental disability are eligible for invalidity benefits.
The order of eligibility for this benefit is as follows:
The husband or wife of the deceased member.
All children, regardless of age or gender, if the spouse is also deceased or the deceased member was a single parent.
If the deceased’s parents are unmarried and have no children,.
The deceased’s siblings if they are single, childless, and both parents have died.
If all children are minors and both parents have passed away, the deceased member appoints a guardian for them.
An applicant will receive letters of administration if they have exhausted all dependents.
To apply, provide the following documents to the local NSSF office: the member’s original death certificate, a photocopy of the member’s identity card, the claimant’s national ID card, a letter from County Administration confirming dependents, and the deceased’s NSSF membership number.
Emigration Benefits
Emigration payments are offered to members of all ages who are leaving Kenya for another country and have no intention of returning.
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To apply, individuals should visit their nearest NSSF office with the following documents: their NSSF membership card, National ID card, valid passport, or Alien ID card; a certified copy of their retirement letter, certificate of service, or termination letter; evidence of country of migration (VISA if outside the East African Community); a sworn affidavit declaring permanent immigration for Kenyan citizens; bank details for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); and a traveling The NSSF office will provide applicants with the necessary application forms and instructions to complete the benefits application.
Funeral grants
Funeral grants are given as a cash gift to help the mourning family of a departed member.
If the deceased member had contributed to the NSSF for at least three months, this grant is disbursed to a selected family representative. Payments are made within three months of the member’s death.
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Teachers who served on temporary contracts should visit NSSF offices in their subcounties to get a schedule outlining their contribution amount and period.
If the contribution amount is not represented, the statement should be sent to the Commission for amendment. Benefits are distributed in accordance with the NSSF Act, Cap. 258.
Invalidity Benefit.
This benefit is available to members who have been certified as permanently incapable of working due to a physical or mental disability, or who are at least 50 years old and have a permanent partial incapacity that prevents them from working.
To apply, bring the following documents to the nearest NSSF office: the NSSF membership card, National Identity Card, passport, or Alien ID; a certified copy of the retirement or termination letter on medical grounds; a medical or treatment report from the attending hospital; and bank details for EFT. After submitting the form, the applicant will be examined by the fund’s designated doctor to confirm their invalidity.
Withdrawal Benefit
This benefit is accessible to members who are at least 50 years old and have retired from regular paid work.
To apply, bring a certified copy of the retirement letter, certificate of service, or termination letter, the NSSF membership card, National Identity Card, passport, or Alien ID, and your bank account information for EFT to the nearest NSSF office.
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Age/retirement Benefit
Members become eligible for this benefit when they turn 55 or retire from regular employment.
To apply, bring a certified copy of the retirement letter, certificate of service, or termination letter, the NSSF membership card, National Identity Card, passport, or Alien ID, and your bank account information for EFT to the nearest NSSF office.
NSSF Benefits and Process For Teachers And Civil Servants
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