Jamaica - Get Compassionate Assistance Grant

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for the Compassionate Assistance Grant, you should submit your application to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS). Please view the MLSS contact details via this link:Link
2. Visit the MLSS office in your Parish of residence to complete the application process
3. You will be required to provide the Demographic and other socio-economic information of your family members and the information will be entered into the Beneficiary Identification System (BIS)
4. Then the information entered in the BIS will be used to acquire the family’s score from the BIS Proxy Means Test.
5. If your family gets a score that is at or below the cut-off point established for the Compassionate Assistance Grant, you will be selected
6. After you have been selected, the MLSS will schedule a home visit to verify the information you have provided during the interview process
7. On the scheduled date, MLSS will send the relevant officials to conduct the due diligence on the information about your family
8. If the information is verified and you meet the required criteria, you will be registered to begin receiving the grant through the proper channel i.e., bank, post office, or via electronic deposit

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Required Documents

• Birth Certificates for the Family Head
• Valid ID for the Family Head
• TRN for the Family Head
• Birth Certificates for all children living in the household
• Birth Certificate for Adults 60 and over who live in the household

Office Locations & Contacts

LABOUR DIVISION
Address: 1F North Street, Kingston, Jamaica, WestIndies
Tel: (876) 922-9500-9
Fax: (876) 922-6902/ (876) 922-0996

SOCIAL SECURITY DIVISION
Address:14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4, Jamaica, West Indies
Tel: (876) 922-8000-2
Fax: (876) 924-9639
MLSS contact details:Link

Eligibility

• Individuals in need of speedy assistance and who are unable to access assistance under any other scheme are eligible to apply

Fees

• The application is free

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Instructions

• You should not have insurance coverage to apply for this grant
• Assistance is provided to urgent needs such as prescriptive aids, medication, household items, house repairs, and burial expenses.

Required Information

• Name
• Family’s details
• Address information
• Contact details

Need for the Document

• This grant helps individuals who need speedy assistance and are unable to get assistance from any other scheme to obtain funds that will assist in covering their needs

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External Links

• MLSS: Link

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