Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board

The government social security institution responsible for administering comprehensive benefits and services to residents of Antigua and Barbuda. Established in 1965 to replace the existing Poor Relief System, the organization manages funds collected from contributors and distributes various cash benefits including maternity allowances and grants for new mothers, sickness benefits for certified illness-related work absences, age pensions and grants for those reaching pensionable age, invalidity coverage, and funeral benefits. The Board has modernized its payment systems, implementing Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for self-employed persons and employers' monthly remittances, and transitioning away from physical cheques to reduce environmental impact. Pension payments are distributed through multiple financial institutions including CIBC, Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank, APUA Credit Union, CHAPA Christian Co-Operative Credit Union, and Fast Cash Finance. As a customer-oriented, technology-driven institution, they maintain a commitment to excellence while efficiently providing social security services through strong leadership. The organization actively informs stakeholders about available programs, benefits, services, and any policy changes affecting contributors and beneficiaries.