As of 1st January 2023 the Regulations provide that every employee in Montserrat must contribute an amount of 5.5% of his gross income to the MSSF. In addition to the amount deducted from the employee, the employer is also required to remit an amount of 6.5% to the MSSF on, or by the 14th day of the following month. Contributions on weekly basis or for a number of months in advance.

It is the employee’s responsibility to periodically check the MSSF office to ensure that such contributions are paid, and to report all incidence of non-payment of contributions to the MSSF. All information is treated with the strictest confidence.

NB – Employees who have passed the Pensionable Age may still contribute to Employment Injury; i.e. – 1% of their gross income.