So who exactly qualifies for this midterm fund? Well, at least not me seeing as I am still on the 3rd floor. But if you’re 45 years of age, been saving for at least 10 years or are a person with disability, then yes, you can go and get your money. To directly quote the National Social Security Fund (Amendment) Act 2022(PDF); NSSF requires that you provide your NSSF Number, National Identification Number (NIN), bank account details and phone number registered in your names.
How to apply for NSSF Midterm funds
If you quality for the midterm funds, you can apply in three ways; through your phone, online and physically at NSSF branches located countrywide. Phone applications apply to members whose NSSF balances are below UGX 15M . To apply on your phone, simply dial 16564# on MTN or 18575# on Airtel. Select 1 for NSSF, then Select 2 for midterm benefits, Accepts terms and conditions, Enter your NSSF number and complete the subsequent steps. To apply online, visit https://midterm.nssfug.org/landing and login with your NSSF number and date of birth. Then fill in the online web form. To apply offline, visit any of the NSSF branches across the country starting on Monday 7th March 2022 or Kololo Airstrip from Wednesday 9th March 2022 or your Employers premises (for the 150+ employees who qualify). Here’s a list of NSSF branches you can visit countywide.
Kololo Grounds KampalaNSSF MbaleNSSF TororoNSSF JinjaNSSF MukonoNSSF MbararaNSSF MasindiNSSF LiraNSSF KabaleNSSF HoimaNSSF FortportalNSSF AruaNSSF SorotiNSSF MasakaNSSF IshakaNSSF Gulu
Payments can be made to either your Mobile money number or bank account. Feature Image: Richard P Byarugaba
