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Social Security

All employees between the ages of sixteen (16) and sixty-five (65) are covered by the National Insurance System, on an earnings-based system of benefits and contributions. Contributions are made, two-thirds by employer and one-third by employee, on a weekly or monthly basis. The employer is responsible for submitting payment of the full amount to the National Insurance Board after deducting the employees’ share from their wages. This contribution is also required of foreign employees.

Employees must also pay a health surcharge deducted by their employer on a weekly or monthly basis, or if self-employed, must remit the health surcharge on a quarterly basis.

Disability Assistance

Disability Assistance is a monthly grant of TT$800.00 provided to persons with a physical or mental disability that have been certified as permanently disabled by a Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health or a Regional Health Authority (RHA).

Old Age Pension

If your income is between TT$101.00 and TT$1,000.00 per month, you will receive a grant of TT$1,050.00. You are not entitled to Old Age Pension if your income is more than TT$1,000.00 per month.

  • Social Welfare Division Offices

    Social Welfare offices on the island of Trinidad are open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

    Central/Head Office Social Welfare Division
    1st Floor, ABMA Building
    55 -57 St. Vincent Street
    Port of Spain
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 623-3950, 627-9515
    Fax. (868) 625-8291

    St. George Central (Barataria)
    MTS Plaza, Aranguez Road
    Aranguez
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 675-4728, 674-3144

    St. George East (Tunapuna)
    233 Chai Building
    Eastern Main Road
    Tunapuna
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 662-5347
    Fax. (868) 662-3560

    St. George West (Port of Spain)
    Cor. Richmond and Duke Streets
    Port of Spain
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 623-0503/3875

    Caroni (Chaguanas)
    Eleanore Street
    Chaguanas
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 665-3282
    Fax. (868) 671-4978

    St. Andrew/St. David (Sangre Grande)
    Cor. Savi Street & Boodooville Circular Road
    Sangre Grande
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 668-3366/7929
    Fax. (868) 668-7929

    Nariva/Mayaro (Rio Claro)
    2458 Naparima/Mayaro Road
    Rio Claro
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 644-2389/0724
    Fax. (868) 644-0724

    Victoria West (San Fernando)
    82 Independence Avenue
    San Fernando
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 657-5866, 653-6068
    Fax. (868) 653-6068

    Victoria East (Princes Town)
    Marlson's Building
    97 High Street
    Princes Town
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 655-2377/4319
    Fax. (868) 655-4319

    St. Patrick East (Siparia)
    Siparia Administrative Complex
    Cor. Allies and High Streets
    Siparia
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 649-2428/1942

    St. Patrick West (La Brea/Cedros, Pt. Fortin)
    4 Furlonge Street
    Mahaica
    Point Fortin
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 648-3295/1751
    Fax. (868) 648-1751

    Tobago

    Social Welfare Unit, Department of Social Services
    Division of Health and Social Services
    Tobago House of Assembly
    TLH Complex
    Montessori Drive
    Glen Road
    Scarborough
    Tobago, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 639-2673/1512, 681-1439, 660-7871
    Fax. (868) 639-2673
    Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:15 pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, except public holidays

  • Family Services Division Offices

    The Trinidad offices of the National Family Services Division are open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. The opening hours for the Tobago office are 8:00 am to 4:15 pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, except public holidays.

    St. Patrick
    Rotel Building
    Neverson Street
    Point Fortin
    Trinidad
    Tel. (868) 648-6747

    St. Andrew/St. David
    Savi Street
    Sangre Grande
    Trinidad
    Tel. (868) 691-3503

    St. Georges West
    ABMA Building
    55 - 57 St. Vincent Street
    Port of Spain
    Trinidad
    Tel. (868) 624-8218

    St. Georges East
    Social Welfare Building
    Eastern Main Road
    Tunapuna
    Trinidad
    Tel. (868) 662-5483

    Victoria
    Social Welfare Building
    Independence Avenue
    San Fernando
    Trinidad
    Tel. (868) 653-0991

    Nariva/Mayaro
    Social Welfare Building
    Rio Claro
    Trinidad
    Tel. (868) 644-0813

    Caroni
    Couva Social Services Centre
    Camdeen Road
    Couva
    Trinidad
    Tel. (868) 636-3206

    Social Welfare Building
    Delta Trading Building
    Eleanore Street
    Chaguanas
    Trinidad
    Tel. (868) 671-3526

    Tobago

    Children and Family Services Unit
    Department of Social Services
    Tobago House of Assembly
    TLH Complex
    Montessori Drive, Glen Road
    Scarborough
    Tobago, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 639-2673 / 1512, 631-1439

  • Citizen Security Programme (CSP)

    The Citizen Security Programme (CSP) aims to contribute to the reduction of crime and violence at a community level by addressing the most proximal and modifiable risk factors.

    More information can be obtained from the CSP's office. You may contact the Programme using the information below:
    Citizen Security Programme (CSP)
    Temple Court II
    52-60 Abercromby Street
    Port of Spain
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel: (868) 627-9888
    Fax: (868) 623-5128
    Opening hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except public holidays

  • Community Safety and Enhancement Programme

    The Community Safety and Enhancement Programme is concerned with promoting community safety and security through the establishment of crime prevention structures and the implementation of related projects and programmes. More information can be obtained from the Community Safety and Enhancement Secretariat:

    Ministry of Community Development
    1 La Fantasie Road
    St. Anns
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel. (868) 621-3554
    Fax. (868) 627-3554
    Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

  • Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme (RAPP)

    RAPP utilises the expertise of skilled retired persons to provide support services at the community level in the areas of academic assistance, sport, art, craft, music, academics, lifeskills, and general guidance. This service is provided at established RAPP Centres, during the hours of 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, except public holidays. Currently, RAPP centres are located at:

    Lisas Gardens Community Centre
    Balisier Street
    Couva
    Trinidad, West Indies

    Belmont Community Centre
    Jerningham Avenue
    Belmont
    Trinidad, West Indies

    La Horquetta Regional Complex
    Marjorie Padmore Avenue
    Phase II
    La Horquetta
    Trinidad, West Indies

    Valencia Pentecostal Church
    L.P. 55, Kangalee Street
    Valencia
    Trinidad, West Indies

    Additional information on the Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme (RAPP) can be obtained by contacting the offices below:
    RAPP Head Office
    Ministry of Community Development
    1 La Fantasie Road
    St. Ann's
    Trinidad, West Indies
    Tel.: (868) 621-3554
    Fax: (868) 621-5126

  • National Social Development Programme (NSDP) and NSDP Training Programme

    The National Social Development Programme (NSDP) is designed to meet the needs of low-income communities throughout the country by providing and improving the supply of water and electricity to communities, residences, recreational, sporting and other facilities. Completed forms should be submitted to:

    Ministry of Public Utilities
    2 Elizabeth Street
    St. Clair
    Port of Spain
    Trinidad
    Telephone: (868) 628-9500
    Fax: (868) 628-6067
    Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

    The NSDP Training Programme are run in cycles and are advertised in the daily newspapers at the beginning of each cycle. Application forms can be obtained from the daily newspapers and should be submitted to the NSDP Programme Office below:

    NSDP Programme Office
    Ministry of Public Utilities
    2 Elizabeth Street
    St. Clair
    Port of Spain
    Trinidad
    Telephone: (868) 628-9500
    Fax: (868) 628-6067
    Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

    Application forms can also be submitted to the offices of the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) for the Pipe Fitting and Pipe Laying Programme, or to your nearest Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) Customer Service Center, for the Electrical Programme.
    WASA Office Locations: http://www.wasa.gov.tt/

    T&TEC Customer Service Centers http://www.ttec.co.tt/contact_us/Business/default.htm

    For more information please contact the Ministry of Public Utilities:
    Ministry of Public Utilities
    2 Elizabeth Street
    St. Clair
    Port of Spain
    Trinidad
    Telephone: (868) 628-9500
    Fax: (868) 628-6067
    Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

More details information will be found by visiting - Ministry of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs website: http://www.cdcga.gov.tt/

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