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Organization : Social Security Board
Type of Facility : Registration & Contribution
Country: British Virgin Islands

Website : https://www.vissb.vg/registration/
Register Now : https://www.vissb.vg/contributions/

Registration & Contribution :

Registration:
It is mandatory that all persons between the ages of 15 and 65 years register with the Social Security Board immediately upon obtaining employment.

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To register, fill out an Employee’s Registration Form, which is available at the Social Security Board’s office. The form must be submitted with proof of birth. (certificate of birth, passport, etc.)

Upon registration, you will be given a Social Security card, with your Social Security number.

There is no need to re-register each time you change jobs or did not work for a period of time.

Once registered, always registered!

If you change your name due to marriage, or other reasons, you should notify the office and provide evidence of the change (marriage certificate, affidavit, etc.)

When you start a new job, it is important that you give your employer the correct Social Security number so that your contributions can be credited to your account.

Contributions:
The Social Security Board is financed by contributions payable by:
Employers
Employees
Self Employed
Voluntary Contributors

Working for more than one employer?:
If you work for more than one employer, each employer must deduct and pay contributions on your behalf. If your combined contributions exceed the maximum contributions payable, you will receive a refund from the Social Security Board.

Rates of Contribution:
Private Employees: 8 1/2 % of insurable earnings* – Employees contribute 4%; Employers contribute 4 1/2%

Civil Servants: 7 1/2% of insurable earnings* – Civil Servants contribute 3 1/2%; Government contribute 4%

(Civil servants are not covered for Sickness Benefit).

Self-Employed Persons: 8 1/2% of insurable earnings*

Voluntary Contributors: 7% of earnings established by the Board

(Voluntary Contributors are only covered for Age, Invalidity, Funeral and Survivors Benefits).

*(Insurable earning is the amount of income on which Social Security contributions are deducted).

Notes:
Payment of contributions is compulsory.
It is the employer’s responsibility for payment of the entire contribution.
Failure to pay contributions is an offense punishable by law.

Sickness Benefit :
Sickness Benefit is paid to an insured person who is sick and unable to work.

How do I qualify for Sickness Benefit?
You must :
(1) Be between the ages of 15 and 65 years.
(2) Have paid at least 26 weeks of contributions.
(3) Have paid at least 8 contributions out the last 13 contribution weeks immediately before the sickness began.
(4) Be unable to work because of the sickness.

What is the rate of Sickness Benefit?
The Rate of Sickness Benefit is 66 2/3% of the average insurable earnings during the 13 contribution weeks immediately before the sickness began.

How long is Sickness Benefit paid?
Sickness Benefit is paid for a period of up to 26 weeks providing the sickness continues.

To Claim For Sickness Benefit :
(1) Have the doctor complete the Medical Certificate. (A medical certificate covers a period of up to 14 days. You must submit certificates promptly for the periods you remain unable to work.)

(2) You complete the Sickness Benefit Claim Form, which is on the reverse of the Medical Certificate.
(3) You submit the Claim Form to the Social Security office within 30 days from the day you were unable to work.

Notes :
(1) If you are going overseas for medical treatment, a referral by a local doctor is necessary prior to leaving the Territory.
(2) The Board does not pay medical expenses when you are sick.

(3) Sickness Benefit is not payable when the duration of the sickness is for 3 days or less.
(4) If you engage in any work during the period of sickness, you will lose your sickness benefit.
** A claim for Sickness Benefit must be filed within 30 days from the day you were unable to work.

Contact Address :
B.V.I. Social Security Board
P.O. Box 698
Road Town, Tortola
British Virgin Islands

Main Office : Tortola
Joshua J. Smith Building
Main Telephone : 1-284-852-7800
Benefits Department : 1-284-852-7814
Contributions Department : 1-284-852-7844
Inspectorate Department : 1-284-852-7855
Fax Number: 1-284-494-6022
Email: info AT bvissb.vg

Sub-Office – Virgin Gorda :
Enid Pickering Building
Telephone : 1-284-852-7826
Fax Number: 1-284-495-5498
Email: vg AT bvissb.vg