Jordan’s Social Security Corporation Clarifies Unemployment Benefit Eligibility and Mechanism
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In a recent press statement, the Social Security Corporation (SSC) of Jordan outlined the eligibility criteria and procedures for receiving unemployment benefits, known as Badal Al-Taattul An Al-Amal (Unemployment Compensation).اضافة اعلان
Key Eligibility Requirements:
The insured person must have at least 36 monthly contributions to the SSC before the entitlement date, including at least one contribution to unemployment insurance while working in the private sector.
The individual must not be over 60 years old (men) or 55 years old (women).
The person must be unemployed at the time of application and throughout each month for which the benefit is claimed.
Payment Details:
Benefits start from the beginning of the month following the application date.
No payment is made for the month in which employment ends.
Duration and Amount:
If the person has less than 180 contributions:
Benefit is paid for up to 3 months:
75% of the last insured wage in the first month
65% in the second month
55% in the third month
If the person has 180 contributions or more:
Benefit is paid for up to 6 months:
75% in the first month
65% in the second month
55% in the third month
45% in the fourth, fifth, and sixth months
Application Process:
Applicants must:
Log in to their personal account on the SSC website or mobile app.
Select the “Unemployment Compensation Request” service.
Fill out the required data and submit the application electronically.
Important Notes:
A person can benefit from this allowance a maximum of 3 times during their insurance period.
For each new claim, a minimum of 36 new contributions must be made prior to eligibility.
The insured person remains covered under SSC protection during the benefit period, which counts as active service time.
Purpose of the Program:
This insurance aims to provide a temporary income to maintain the individual’s spending ability during unemployment, support their job search, and ensure the continuity of their social protection under the SSC system.
Key Eligibility Requirements:
The insured person must have at least 36 monthly contributions to the SSC before the entitlement date, including at least one contribution to unemployment insurance while working in the private sector.
The individual must not be over 60 years old (men) or 55 years old (women).
The person must be unemployed at the time of application and throughout each month for which the benefit is claimed.
Payment Details:
Benefits start from the beginning of the month following the application date.
No payment is made for the month in which employment ends.
Duration and Amount:
If the person has less than 180 contributions:
Benefit is paid for up to 3 months:
75% of the last insured wage in the first month
65% in the second month
55% in the third month
If the person has 180 contributions or more:
Benefit is paid for up to 6 months:
75% in the first month
65% in the second month
55% in the third month
45% in the fourth, fifth, and sixth months
Application Process:
Applicants must:
Log in to their personal account on the SSC website or mobile app.
Select the “Unemployment Compensation Request” service.
Fill out the required data and submit the application electronically.
Important Notes:
A person can benefit from this allowance a maximum of 3 times during their insurance period.
For each new claim, a minimum of 36 new contributions must be made prior to eligibility.
The insured person remains covered under SSC protection during the benefit period, which counts as active service time.
Purpose of the Program:
This insurance aims to provide a temporary income to maintain the individual’s spending ability during unemployment, support their job search, and ensure the continuity of their social protection under the SSC system.
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