The government of Dominica says based on advice from DSS, it amended regulations for payments of invalidity & survivors’ pensions & maternity grants from March 1, 2019.
The new measures are also said to include an increase in funeral grants to $3,000 in respect of the death of an insured person and 2,500 in respect of the death of the spouse of an insured person. The amount paid in respect of the death of a dependent child of an insured person has been increased to $1,250.00. Mr Skerrit said changes were also made with respect to the benefits that will be given to insured persons who have suffered injuries. He added, this will “Eliminate the waiting period for eligibility to employment injury benefits to five progressive benefits to the people who are insured with the DSS. This is why it is important for us as self-employed, employed, or employers to pay DSS and be part of it.” The Prime Minister said these grants are expected to increase by $250.00 every 3 years, and the ceiling in insurable earnings will also be increased from $5,000 to $7,000 per month.
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