Amman: The Social Security Corporation (SSC) recently revealed that the number of active subscribers under its social protection system now exceeds 1.655 million insured individuals. This figure includes 1.4 million Jordanians and approximately 255,000 individuals of other nationalities.
According to Jordan News Agency, the SSC issued a statement expressing appreciation and pride for all workers in the Kingdom in celebration of International Workers’ Day, observed annually on May 1. The corporation emphasized the importance of providing all workers with social protection and a secure working environment.
The SSC highlighted the income security offered to eligible working individuals and their families, covering old-age, disability, death, unemployment, or maternity benefits, as well as protection against work-related injuries. It was noted that the cumulative number of retirees has reached approximately 404,000, including over 274,000 active pensioners, with active female retirees numbering 66,455.
Additionally, the SSC reported that around 175,000 eligible heirs are entitled to receive active pension shares, bringing the total number of active retirees and beneficiaries to over 449,000. The corporation urged all operating establishments to ensure comprehensive coverage for their employees under the provisions of the Social Security Law throughout their employment periods and actual wages, irrespective of employee count, to guarantee pension disbursement for all workers.
The SSC also emphasized the significance of maternity insurance in bolstering the economic participation of working women in the private sector. In this regard, maternity allowances have been disbursed to over 129,000 cases, benefiting 88,258 insured women.
Furthermore, the corporation discussed the expansion of its protection programs under the “Care” initiative, which supports childcare through nurseries and home care services, benefiting 29,500 insured women.