Short Term: Sickness Benefit

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Quick Facts

Eligibility Be 14 years of age and not older than 65 years of age, and medically certified as unable to work.
Qualifying Conditions Be an Insured Member in insurable employment on the day the illness/incapacity commenced, and have at least 50 paid contributions, and no less than 5 paid contribution in the 13 weeks immediately before the illness.
Deadline Submit within 14 days from the 1st day of illness as shown on medical certificate.
Subsequent Claims Subsequent Sickness Benefit claim(s) within 8 weeks do not require the resubmission of the Salary Record SM2.
Rate of Benefit 80% of average weekly insurable earnings for the first 156 days, and 60% of average weekly insurable earnings for the remaining 78 days.
Duration of Benefit From the first day of illness/incapacity and for a continuous period of sickness not exceeding 234 days. If unable to return to work due to the sickness being of a permanent nature, claiming for Invalidity Benefit is advised.

How to Submit:

MY SOCIAL SECURITY:

  • Complete the online form and upload all supporting documents using your My Social Security Account at SSBPORTAL.ORG.BZ

OR

IN-OFFICE:

    • Submit your complete Claim Package at any SSB Branch Office countrywide during normal working hours.

OR

DROPBOX:

    • Drop off all complete Claim Package into the Night DropBox located outside of the Branch Office, after working hours only.

Note: Failure to submit complete and accurate benefit claims within the 14 day deadline may result in loss of benefit/delay in payment.

Required Forms:

  1. Sickness Benefit SB1 Form (Front Page of SB1 Form)
  2. Medical Certificate also known as ‘Doctor Paper’ (Back Page of SB1 Form) AND
  3. Salary Record SM2/SB Form (To be filled out by HR/ Employer Representative)

Note: A friend, family member or employer may submit on your behalf in order to avoid delay.

Contribution and Benefit Schedule