Social Security Corporation Honors Workers on International Workers' Day - Jordan News

Jordan News

30-04-2025

The Social Security Corporation (SSC) announced in a press release from its media center that the number of active subscribers under its protection umbrella has reached 1.6 million, including approximately 1.375 million Jordanians and 225,000 non-Jordanians. اضافة اعلان On the occasion of International Workers' Day, marked annually on May 1st, the SSC extended its appreciation and respect to all workers across the Kingdom, affirming the importance of ensuring that all workers—regardless of gender or nationality—receive social protection and a safe work environment. The Corporation emphasized that social security is a vital safety net that ensures income security for workers and their families during old age, disability, death, temporary unemployment, maternity, or in the event of work-related injuries. Key Statistics and Social Programs Retirees: The cumulative number of retirees reached 368,000, of whom 250,000 are currently active. Female retirees account for 58,751, and 166,161 beneficiaries are receiving survivor pensions. Maternity Insurance: Over 117,000 maternity benefits have been disbursed to insured women in the private sector, benefiting more than 81,000 female subscribers. Childcare Program (Raya): This initiative, aimed at improving women's social protection, benefited 25,575 female subscribers, with 22,657 opting for home care and 2,918 utilizing nursery care. Unemployment Benefits: Around 338,000 insured persons have received unemployment benefits, providing financial stability during job transitions. Savings Withdrawals: A total of 557,000 subscribers made over 825,000 withdrawals from their savings accounts, for purposes such as medical expenses or children's education. Estidama++ Program: This program expanded social protection, reduced employer subscription costs, and provided financial support to workers. It has benefited 45,583 insured individuals. Work Injury Insurance: This coverage starts from the first day of employment and includes full medical care and treatment expenses. The SSC approved 519,146 medical treatment cases under this program. SSC Calls for Inclusion and Safety The SSC reiterated the legal obligation of all businesses in Jordan to enroll all their employees under social security from the first day of employment, regardless of employee numbers or wages. This ensures that no worker leaves the labor market without a pension. It also urged workers to actively inquire about their social security coverage and report any violations, encouraging them to contact the unified call center (117117) or National Contact Center (065008080) to file complaints or seek assistance.
Furthermore, the SSC called on all employers across economic sectors to prioritize occupational safety and health, ensuring a safe work environment that protects their employees' lives and well-being.