Social Security Fund (Nepal)
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| सामाजिक सुरक्षा कोष | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Nepal |
| Headquarters | Babarmahal, Kathmandu |
| Website | https://ssf.gov.np |
Social Security Fund (SSF) Nepal (Nepali: सामाजिक सुरक्षा कोष) was established in 2011 (7 Chaitra 2067 BS) according to the Social Security (Management Fund and Operation) Regulations, 2067 BS.[1][2] It is governed by Social Security Act, 2018 (2075 BS). The Act requires every company/employer to enlist their name and its employees in the Fund.
The SSF is an affiliate body of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS).[3]
Board of Directors
[edit]A 13-member tripartite board of directors has been formed under the chairmanship of the Secretary of the Ministry of Labor and Employment of the Government of Nepal for the management and operation of this fund in which there are representatives of government agencies, employers and trade unions.[4]
Affiliates
[edit]International Social Security Association[5][6]
Contributors
[edit]The fund currently has 18519 registered employers and 999806 registered contributors.[7]
Contribution amount
[edit]| Contributors | Contribution Heading | Contribution Rate
(Of Basic Renumeration) |
|---|---|---|
| Employee | Pension Fund | 10% |
| Social Security Tax | 1% | |
| Total Employee Contribution | 11% | |
| Employer | Pension Fund | 10% |
| Gratuity | 8.33% | |
| Additional Contribution | 1.67% | |
| Total Employer's Contribution | 20% | |
| Total Monthly Contribution at SSF | 31% | |
Benefits
[edit]- Medicine, health and maternity protection plan
- Accident and Disability Safety Plan
- Dependent Family Protection Scheme
- Old age protection plan
Portal access
[edit]Employer or employee can have access to their scheme in SSF (Nepal) using either web or mobile applications. To provide easier means to access, SSF released its android application on Aug 14, 2022[8] and IOS application.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Consultant to Facilitate Capacity Needs Assessment of the Social Security Institution- the Social Security Fund (SSF)" (PDF). International Labour Organization (ILO).
- ^ "योगदानमा आधारित सामाजिक सुरक्षा ऐन, २०७४" (PDF). Nepal Law Commission.
- ^ "Social Security Fund of Nepal: A capacity needs assessment and Learning Plan" (PDF). International Labour Organization.
- ^ "सामाजिक सुरक्षा कोष". www.ssf.gov.np. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Social Security in Nepal - Nepal". International Social Security Association (ISSA). Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Implementation experience from Nepal". International Social Security Association (ISSA). Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Nepal". socialprotection-pfm. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "Social Security Fund (SSF) - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "SSF-Nepal". AppStore. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-01-01.