On June 01, 1981, Social Security was established with Mr. Leonides J. Cuellar until 1987 as its first General Manager. The second General Manager was the late Mr. Kenneth M. L. Dunn who managed the scheme from 1987 and served up to June 30, 1990. He was succeeded by Mr. Jorge M. Auil Sr. who was appointed on July 02, 1990. On September 01, 1993, Mr. Denton Belisle was appointed to the Post until his tenure ended on August 26, 1998. Mrs. Narda Garcia was appointed as General Manager on January 04, 1999 until the end of her tenure on 21st July 2006.
Social Security is a member of the International Social Security Association based in Geneva, Switzerland. In April 1987, it became a member of the Comite Permanente Interamericano de Seguridad Social, Mexico (C.P.I.S.S.) and in February, 1994 joined COCISS - Consejo Centroamericano de Instituciones De Seguridad Social.
The Scheme pays benefits on behalf of all insured persons, who are employees fourteen years and over, from "the womb to the tomb". Maternity Benefits are paid to pregnant women who qualify, and Funeral Grant is paid to the survivors of a deceased insured person who qualifies for the benefit. These are only two examples of the benefits being paid.
In accordance with Section 2 of the Social Security Act, Chapter 44 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000-2003, the contributors to the scheme are employed persons over the age of fourteen (14) years. It is the employee's responsibility to register with Social Security. Statutory Instrument No. 106 of 1999, states that "an employer shall not employ a person who has not been registered under the Act." "Employer" means any person who employs or any person(s) who employs on behalf of another.
In "Message from the Prime Minister", in the 1981 Annual Report of the Social Security Board, the Rt. Honorable George C. Price said:
"... Social Security is but the beginning of developing the proper attitudes of responsibility for older or injured citizens, so that we become conscious of the human and social obligations, which the economy must strive to meet. "
MISSION STATEMENT
- Deliver timely, cost efficient and top quality service to our stakeholders;
- Grow and protect a sustainable social security fund with integrity and transparency; And
- Impact positively on National Development.
VISION STATEMENT
To be a model social security institution, the pride of Belize.
CORPORATE VALUES
After consultation with the employees of SSB, it has been determined that the following 10 Values are of most importance if The Board will accomplish its strategic objectives:
- Integrity
- Transparency & Accountability
- Respect for the individual employee & customers
- Customer Care
- Leadership
- Results Oriented
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Social Responsibility
- Effective Communication
Integrity
As Employees of SSB:
- We are people of high morals and good character and we recognize that our personal image reflects on the organization.
- We always have the best interest of the organization at heart and we spend the money entrusted to us, the same way we would spend our own money. We avoid wastages as best as possible.
- We ensure that the Fund is used for its purpose.
- We are loyal to the organization.
- We offer the highest standards of service to all out stakeholders.
- We keep the information entrusted to us by our stakeholders confidential.
- We are always reminded that we must conduct our business by the Laws of Belize.
