Belize Social Security Sickness Benefit : socialsecurity.org.bz

Organization : Belize Social Security Board
Facility : Sickness Benefit
Country : Belize
Website : https://www.socialsecurity.org.bz/short-term-sickness-benefit/

What is Sickness Benefit?

Sickness Benefit is paid to insured members, under age 65, for a maximum of 234 days who are temporarily unable to work due to illness and who is employed when they became ill. 80% of average weekly insurable earnings for the first 156 days, and 60% of average weekly insurable earnings for the remaining 78 days.

Related / Similar Scheme : Belize Social Security Maternity Allowance

Eligibility of Sickness Benefit

Be 14 years of age and not older than 65 years of age, and medically certified as unable to work.

Qualifying Conditions :
Be an Insured Member in insurable employment on the day the illness/incapacity commenced, and have at least 50 paid contributions, and no less than 5 paid contribution in the 13 weeks immediately before the illness.

Deadline :
Submit within 14 days from the 1st day of illness as shown on medical certificate.

Subsequent Claims :
Subsequent Sickness Benefit claim(s) within 8 weeks do not require the resubmission of the Salary Record SM2.

Rate of Benefit :
80% of average weekly insurable earnings for the first 156 days, and 60% of average weekly insurable earnings for the remaining 78 days.

Duration of Benefit :
From the first day of illness/incapacity and for a continuous period of sickness not exceeding 234 days. If unable to return to work due to the sickness being of a permanent nature, claiming for Invalidity Benefit is advised.

How To Apply For Sickness Benefit?

My Social Security:
Complete the online form and upload all supporting documents using your My Social Security Account at SSBPORTAL.ORG.BZ

(or)
In-Office:
Submit your complete Claim Package at any SSB Branch Office countrywide during normal working hours.

(or)
Dropbox:
Drop off all complete Claim Package into the Night DropBox located outside of the Branch Office, after working hours only.

Note:
Failure to submit complete and accurate benefit claims within the 14 day deadline may result in loss of benefit/delay in payment.

Required Forms:
Sickness Benefit SB1 Form :
https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2025/72351-sb.pdf

Salary Record SM2/SB Form :
https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2025/72351-sr.doc

Note: A friend, family member or employer may submit on your behalf in order to avoid delay.

FAQ On Sickness Benefit

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Sickness Benefit

How much should Employers pay their employees for sick days?
SSB replaces 80% of a person’s insurable earnings, not their salary. The Employer is responsible to pay the remaining balance of the employee’s full salary for up to 16 days according to the Labour laws of Belize.

How much time do I have to submit my Sickness benefit claim?
Employees have a maximum of 14 days to submit their Sickness Benefit claim.

Note:
If you are unable to do submit for yourself, a friend or family member or your employer may submit on your behalf in order to avoid delay.

What are the qualifying conditions for the Sickness Benefit?
Employees must have 50 overall contributions, be employed and have paid contributions for 5 of 13 weeks immediately before they got ill.

How do I create my account?
Follow these steps to create your My Social Security account:
** Visit the My Social Security portal at ssbportal.org.bz
** Click ‘Create Account’
** Enter your Date of Birth and Phone Number
** Enter & Verify your personal email address by clicking ‘Send Verification’. (Enter the verification code sent to your email inbox to proceed)
** Create a Password that meets the requirements.
** Enter your Name & Select the Reason for your account then click Create to complete.
** If you already have a Social Security Number, click LINK MY SSN – Follow the steps in your confirmation email to complete activation.
** If you do not have a Social Security Number, click REGISTER WITH SSB – Follow and complete the online registration process.

Note:
Account activation must be done via Facial Recognition via a WhatsApp video call or a visit to the office.

How do I delete a My Social Security account?
An account cannot be deleted once it has been created.