Barbados - Apply for NIS Benefits

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for NIS Benefits, the applicant has to approach the National Insurance scheme offices Barbados link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.Or the applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee for this procedure is free of cost.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once everything is accepted the applicant will notified regarding the benefit.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• Birth Certificate or Passport - to verify your identity and date of birth.
• Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) - this is mandatory for all employed persons in Jamaica.
• Proof of Address - a utility bill or bank statement that shows your name and address.
• Proof of Income - pay slips, letter of employment, or any other document that shows your income.
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable) - for spousal benefits.
• Death Certificate (if applicable) - for survivors' benefits.
• Medical Certificate (if applicable) - for disability benefits.

Office Locations & Contacts

NATIONAL INSURANCE SCHEME – BARBADOS
Frank Walcott Building, Culloden Road, St. Michael, Barbados
(246) 431-7400
(246) 467-4NIS (4647)
EMAIL: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• All persons between the ages of 18 and 70 who are gainfully occupied in insurable employment are required to be registered with the NIS. The insurable population includes employed persons, self employed persons and voluntary contributors

Fees

• The fee for this procedure is free of cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Marital status
• Income tax number
• Salary details

Need for the Document

• The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) in Barbados is a social security program that provides various benefits to eligible individuals. These benefits are designed to assist individuals and their families during certain life events, such as illness, disability, retirement, and death.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The benefits provided by the NIS include:

• Sickness Benefits - paid to eligible individuals who are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Maternity Benefits - paid to eligible females who are pregnant or have recently given birth.
• Funeral Grants - paid to the executor of the estate of a deceased insured person to help cover funeral expenses.
• Retirement Benefits - paid to eligible individuals who have reached retirement age and have contributed to the scheme.
• Invalidity Benefits - paid to eligible individuals who are unable to work due to a permanent disability.
• Survivors' Benefits - paid to eligible dependents of a deceased insured person.