NSSA increases pension payouts, funeral grants

The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has increased its pension payouts and funeral grants.

The reviews effective 1 October 2019 are as follows:

• Pension and Other Benefits Scheme (POBS): Minimum monthly retirement pension increased t ZWL$200 from ZWL$80. In addition, all pensions have been increased by 65% across the board.
• Accident Prevention & Workers Compensator Scheme (APWCS): Minimum monthly worker’s pension increased to ZWL$240 from ZWL$80. All monthly pensions for APWCS have been increased by 200% across the board.
• The NSSA funeral grant for both schemes has been reviewed from ZWL$300 to ZWL$2,000.

Arrears for October will be paid together with monthly pay-outs that are due on the 13 November 2019.

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