Belize Social Security Invalidity Benefit : socialsecurity.org.bz

Organization : Belize Social Security Board
Facility : Invalidity Benefit
Country : Belize
Website : https://www.socialsecurity.org.bz/long-term-invalidity/

What is Invalidity Benefit?

The Invalidity Benefit can be paid as either a monthly Pension or as a One-Time Grant to Insured Persons under 60 years who are medically certified by a Medical Board as permanently unable to do any type of work due to illness. The benefit paid is determined based on the Insured Person’s overall contributions. Insured Persons who may not qualify for a monthly Pension may still be eligible to receive a one-time Grant. Qualifying conditions apply.

Related / Similar Facility : Belize Social Security Retirement Benefit

Who Can Apply For Invalidity Benefit in Belize?

You Must:
** Be under 60 years
** Be medically certified as an invalid, according to the Social Security Act; i.e. permanently unable to do any type of work due to illness
** Be sick for 26 consecutive weeks immediately before invalidity
** Have 150 paid contributions since 1981
** Have 250 paid contributions in the 5 years before invalidity commenced, OR
** Have 5 paid or credited contributions, in 13 weeks before illness that led to invalidity
** If the contribution requirement is not met to qualify for an Invalidity Pension, a one-time Invalidity Grant is paid.

How To Apply For Invalidity Benefit in Belize?

Claims for Invalidity Benefit must be submitted to the Social Security Board within thirteen weeks from the date in which apart from satisfying the condition, the claimant becomes entitled. Claims submitted after thirteen weeks must be accompanied by a note stating reason for lateness. Failure to submit a claim within thirteen weeks may result in loss of benefit.

Download Form Here : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2025/72388-Form.pdf

Requirements of Invalidity Benefit

** Present a medical certificate and/or report, stating the full period of illness causing invalidity when submitting your benefit claim.
** Claim must be signed and dated by a registered doctor in Belize.
** Invalidity claim form (INV1) must be signed and dated by the Insured Person.
** An evaluation by a medical board, set up by Social Security, must confirm invalidity status.
** Present your Social Security card, passport or birth certificate when submitting your claim.
** Must provide proof or copy of your bank/credit union account information. Claim should be submitted within 13 weeks from the 26th week of illness.
** No sum shall be paid, for any period more than 26 weeks before the date that the claim is made

Rate and Payment of Invalidity Benefit

** Invalidity Pension is paid for as long as insured person remains an invalid; i.e. unable to carry out any kind of work
** Formula: Sum of insurable earnings in best 3 years of contributions ÷ 150 x 30% = weekly pension; or If less than 500 paid or credited contributions, 25% of Average Weekly Insurable Earning
** Minimum Invalidity Pension is $47.00 per week
** Maximum Invalidity Pension is $288.00 per week