The NSSF is a provident fund that covers employees in the private sector including 'Non-Government Organisations' that are not covered by the government's pension scheme. The fund is a contributory scheme, funded by contributions from employees and employers of 5% and 10% respectively, calculated in reference to an employee's gross monthly earnings. (NSSF).

NSSF benefits

Membership of the NSSF fund, provides individuals with access to a number of desirable benefits, including:

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   鈥⑻� Age benefit

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   Paid to members who have reached the retirement age of 55. Age benefit can also be claimed on attaining the age of 50, provided the claimant has retired from employment.

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   鈥⑻� Survivors benefit

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   Paid to the immediate surviving family (spouse and children) of the deceased member. In case the member did not have a spouse or children, the benefit is paid to parents if they solely depended upon the deceased member.

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   鈥⑻� Exempted employment

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   For members who join excepted employment