NSSA provides social security to members’ dependants

Both the National Pension Scheme and the Accident Prevention and Worker’s Compensation Scheme administered by NSSA make provision for financial assistance to cushion the families of employees in the event of their death.

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The Worker’s Compensation scheme also includes children’s allowances in the pension paid to a person suffering a permanent disability of more than 30% as a result of a work-related accident or illness.

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