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Forms
Registration
These are the forms used for registration of Individuals, Self-Employed Persons, Voluntarily Insured Persons and Employers.
Select the required form from the list.
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Employer, Secondary, Self-employed or Voluntarily insured persons to register. Please email completed form to registration@nib-bahamas.com. |
09.24.2015 |
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R1B Registration |
Employer, Secondary or Self-employed persons to register for Employer Self Service (ESS). Please email completed form to ess@nib-bahamas.com. | 10.26.2022 |
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Individual registration form used to procure a National Insurance Board number. |
02.03.2016 |
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Supplementary Form Details of Children |
06.02.2014 |
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Registration Authorization to Collect National Insurance Cards (R6) on Behalf of Registrants 16 years and over. |
05.14.2014 |
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VAT Certificate of Registration |
01.23.2015 |
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Contribution
These are the forms used for submission of monthly contributions data.
Select the required form from the list.
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Contribution Rate Sheet |
Updated contributions rates |
07.01.2022 |
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The National Insurance Board Contributions Table. This shows the various contributions one can make in tabular form. |
07.01.2022 |
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Refund of Contributions |
01.22.2013 |
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This file provides instructions for use of both of the C-10 File Spreadsheets available below. Please download and review this document before using the Form C-10 Spreadsheets. |
07.24.2014 |
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This is the downloadable C-10 File Spreadsheet. Please review the instructions above before using this spreadsheet. |
07.18.2024 |
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This is the downloadable C-10 File Spreadsheet. Please review the instructions above before using this spreadsheet. |
07.18.2024 |
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Employers Registration for Online C10s |
This form is required to be completed by all employers who wish to use the Online C10 System. The form should be completed by an authorized person of the company and sent to NIB for processing. |
02.09.2012 |
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Online - C10 |
The Online C10 form allows you, the employer, the ability to edit, review, and add to your employee register. |
09.14.2009 |
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Self-Employed Registration for Online C10s |
This form is required to be completed by all self-employed persons who wish to use the Online C10 System. The form should be completed by the self-employed person and sent to NIB for processing. |
02.09.2012 |
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This notice informs you that Interest will be added to late Contribution payments. |
04.04.2013 |
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This form provides employers monthly contribution statements. |
09.24.2015 |
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This form provides instructions for completing C10 (A) form. |
09.24.2015 |
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This form provides employers monthly contribution statements for employees starting and leaving this month. |
09.24.2015 |
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This form provides instructions for completing C10 (B_C) form. |
09.24.2015 |
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This form is for self-employed and voluntary persons. |
09.24.2015 |
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This form provides instructions for completing the self-employed and voluntary C10 form. |
09.24.2015 |
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(I.5) Statement by Employed Persons |
This form is required for employed persons who are missing contributions. |
10.27.22 |
Benefit & Assistance
These are the forms used for submission of claims Short Term Benefits, Long Term Benefits and Medicare Benefits.
Select the required form from the list.
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Minimum Benefit & Assistance Rates | 2024 Adjustments to pensions and specified grants. | 07.06.24 |
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Form to be submitted when sending someone to collect a payment from NIB on your behalf. |
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Form required for submission of claims for industrial accident/injury benefit. |
03.22.2013 |
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Form required for submission of industrial accident for self-employed persons. |
03.22.2013 |
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Form provides the total insurable wages on which contributions have been paid or are due to be paid. |
07.21.2015 |
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Form required for submission of claims for disablement benefit. |
09.14.2009 |
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Form required for submission of claims for funeral benefit. |
03. 2017 |
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This form needs to be completed to begin the process associated with Retirement Benefit. |
05. 2017 |
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All claims for Retirement Benefit made by individuals younger than 65 years must be accompanied by the Employers Retirement Confirmation (Form B58[b]). This form seeks the employer's verification that the claimant has retired from his employ, or if not retired, confirmation of the wages paid. It is to be duly completed and signed by the employer or his representative. |
08.2019 | |
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Form required for submission of claims for Survivors Benefit or Assistance. |
09.14.2009 |
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Lay-Off Certificate |
07.21.2015 |
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Form required for submission of claims for sickness and injury benefits. |
03.12.2020 |
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Form required for submission of claims for sickness and injury benefits when period of incapacity exceeds 26 weeks. |
09.14.2009 |
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Form required for submission of claims for maternity benefit/grant for both before and after confinement. |
09.14.2009 |
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Form required for submission of claims for maternity grant, where the spouse's contributions are being used. |
09.14.2009 |
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Form required for certification or confirmation by the employer of claimants stated period of incapacity. |
09.24.2015 |
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Form B.60 |
Form required for a one time visit within the first 72 hours from the date of accident only. All further care must be pre-approved by the National Insurance Board.. |
08.11.2022 |
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B.75a Form |
Form needed for twice annual verification by pensioners in receipt of assistance benefit. |
08.05.2022 |
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Form needed for twice annual verification by pensioners in receipt of Old Age Non-Contributory Pension |
03.9.2020 |
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B.75a (INVA) |
Form needed for twice annual verification by pensioners in receipt of Invalidity Assistance |
03.9.2020 |
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B.75a (SA) |
Form needed for twice annual verification by pensioners in receipt of Survivor’s Assistance – spouse, children and parents |
03.9.2020 |
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B.75b (Ret) |
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03.9.2020 |
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B.75b (INV) |
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03.9.2020 |
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Form needed for twice annual verification by pensioners in receipt of Survivors Benefit and Death Benefit |
03.9.2020 |
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B75b Form |
Form needed for twice annual verification by pensioners in receipt of a benefit. |
20.04.2023 |
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Claim For Unemployment Benefit |
03.26.2020 |
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Invalidity Benefit Claim Form |
06.22.2010 |
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NIB requires confirmation of attendance and status of enrollment at educational institutions for students who are between the ages of 16 and 21 years in order to determine eligibility for Survivors Benefit. |
26.8.19 |
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Survivors Benefit Claim Form amended |
01.04.2011 |
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Direct Deposit Form for direct banking |
06.14.2013 |
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Wire Transfer Request Form |
If you live outside of The Bahamas and are entitled to a one-time benefit or grant, use this form to request a wire transfer of your funds. |
01.10.19
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Request for Common Law Marriage Status |
Complete this form and submit along with any claim for benefit or assistance where the basis for your eligibility is a spousal relationship with an individual to whom you were/are not lawfully married but with whom you claim a common law marriage. |
01.10.19 |
Brochures
These documents help to explain various aspects of the National Insurance Program in concise, easy-to-read language.
Select the required form from the list.
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This shows the various contributions employed persons can make in tabular form. |
07.08.2014 |
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This shows the various contributions self-employed persons can make in tabular form. |
07.09.2014 |
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This brochure explains the Industrial Benefits and how it can support you and your family in your time of need. |
08.30.2021 |
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This leaflet is an explanation of how Jitney drivers make their contributions and subsequently qualify for benefits/assistances. |
09.14.2009 |
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This brochure explains how a woman can qualify and claim for the Maternity Benefit and Grant. |
09.11.2019 |
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This brochure explains, in a snapshot, the process of Registration and Contributions at NIB. |
07.08.2014 |
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This brochure explains what the Retirement Benefit is, the qualifying conditions, how the amount of benefit is determined, when and how to claim, and how it is paid. |
09.11.2019 |
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This brochure explains all that the Self-Employed person needs to know about their relationship with NIB. |
09.11.2019 |
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This brochure explains all qualifying conditions and method of payment for the Sickness Benefit and Invalidity Benefit. |
09.11.2019 |
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This brochure is an informational piece which describes how to claim and qualify for the Survivors' Benefit. It also breaks down the details of the payment and gives you information on how to find out more. |
09.11.2019 |
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This leaflet gives a snapshot view of all of the benefits and assistance provided by National Insurance. |
09.14.2009 |
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This leaflet gives basic information on the Funeral Benefit provisions of National Insurance. |
09.11.2019 |
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This leaflet provides information on the newest benefit provided by National Insurance. |
09.11.2019 |
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This leaflet provides information on the newest NIB Contribution Rates provided by National Insurance. |
07.08.2014 |
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This leaflet provides information about verification dates. |
01.12.2016 |
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Publications
These documents include Annual Reports of The National Insurance Board.
Select the required form from the list.
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This is the 2001 Annual Report. |
09.14.2009 |
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This is the 2002 Annual Report. |
09.14.2009 |
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This is the 2003 Annual Report. |
09.14.2009 |
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This is the 2004 Annual Report. |
09.14.2009 |
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This is the 2005 Annual Report. |
09.14.2009 |
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This is the 2007 Annual Report. |
09.14.2009 |
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This is the 2008 Annual Report. |
09.14.2009 |
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This is the 2011 Annual Report. |
08.01.2012 |
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This is the 2012 Annual Report. |
10.04.2013 |
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This is the 2013 Annual Report. |
09.04.2014 |
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This is the 2014 Annual Report. |
09.02.2015 |
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This is the 2015 Annual Report. |
09.09.2016 |
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This is the 2016 Annual Report |
02.02.2018 |
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This is the 2017 Annual Report |
06.09.2020 |
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Other Reports
These documents include Actuarial Reviews, Forensic Report & Social Security Commission Reform Report of The National Insurance Board.
Select the required form from the list.
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This is the Bahamian Report of the Social Security Reform Commission compiled in April, 2005. |
09.14.2009 |
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This actuarial review makes 13 recommendations which are approved by the board. |
09.14.2009 |
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This is the 8th actuarial review. |
09.14.2009 |
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Grant Thornton Forensic Report into allegations against Mr. Algernon Cargill |
05.27.2013 |
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This is the 9th Actuarial Review. |
10.04.2013 |
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