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Welcome to Dominica Social Security Online

This website is designed to help provide you with full knowledge of the more pertinent things you need to know about Social Security.

Although we have tried to include as much information as possible, the information provided here is not exhaustive, hence it may be necessary to contact the Dominica Social Security office for further information.

Learn how your Dominica Social Security contributions benefit you

Coverage & Benefits

Long-term Benefits

Long-term Benefits are benefits paid for an extended period and, once payable, in most cases are generally paid for the rest of the pensioner’s life.

Short-term Benefits

Short-term Benefits are benefits payable due to temporary interruption of employment for a short period (not exceeding 26 weeks or 6 months).

Employment Injury Related Benefits

Employment Injury and its related benefits are payable as a direct consequence of an occupational hazard whereby an Insured Person is rendered incapable of work.

Employers

The Social Security Regulation defines an Employer as: "A person, (natural or legal) who engages another person in Insurable Employment.”

Online Services

Learn what you can do online at www.dss.dm and access a wide range of information and publications about Social Security.

Self-Employed

If you are between the ages of 16 and 65, gainfully employed, and you are your own boss you are Self-Employed.

If you have any questions about Social Security, we are available

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