Pensioners

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has disbursed a total of GHȼ447 hardware, comprising GHȼ447.07 million to 250,580 pensioners for August 2024. The payment, made on August 15, 2024, covered pension benefits under both PNDC Law 247 and Act 766. SSNIT reported that the highest monthly pension under PNDC Law 247 amounted to GHȼ186,777.58, while the highest under Act 766 was GHȼ26,509.66. The lowest monthly pension for existing pensioners was GHȼ409.10, with the minimum monthly pension for new pensioners set at GHȼ300.00. The next pension payment is scheduled for September 19, 2024. This payout highlights SSNIT’s continued dedication…

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has continued its support for the National Pensioners Association (NPA) by presenting a cheque of GHS1 million. This donation is specifically aimed at supporting the healthcare of pensioners enrolled on the NPA’s Pensioners Medical Scheme (PMS). This contribution is in fulfilment of a commitment by SSNIT’s Management made in 2017 to prioritise the well-being of pensioners under the SSNIT Scheme in the country. The Trust has previously demonstrated its commitment to supporting the NPA. In 2018 and 2019, SSNIT presented amounts of GHS300,000.00 and GHS500,000.00 respectively to support the Pensioners Medical Scheme.…

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is advising the public, particularly pensioners to disregard calls by some unscrupulous persons that they could help them claim their benefit from the trust. In a statement, the Trust, said management of SSNIT wishes to inform the public to disregard such calls as there is no “locked up pension balance to be collected”. It explained that the trust has not engaged or commissioned any individual or body to assist pensioners to claim any benefit from SSNIT. It cautioned the public not to engage any individual or body purporting to act on behalf…