Benefits Paid under the program

Three categories of benefits are paid under the Social Security program, namely:

Short-Term benefits:- These are benefits that are generally paid for a short duration of time (not exceeding 26 weeks or 6 months), and are meant to replace loss of employment income. They include:

Sickness Benefit

Maternity Benefit and

Maternity Grant

Employment Injury benefits:- These are benefits that are paid as a direct consequence of an occupational hazard. They include:

Employment Injury Benefit

Disablement Benefit

Death Benefit, and

Medical Expenses Benefit

Long-term Benefits are Pensions that are generally paid for a period exceeding 26 weeks. They include:

Old-Age Benefit

Invalidity Benefit

Survivors Benefit

Additionally, a Funeral Grant is paid to assist with the burial expenses of an Insured Person, his or her spouse and their dependent children.

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