By Zoila Palma: The Belize Social Security Board (SSB) will celebrate 45 years of service to Belize with a nationwide Open Day scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026.
All SSB branch offices across the country will open their doors to the public for a family-friendly event featuring informational booths, staff interactions, prizes and activities for all ages.
The celebration marks a major milestone for the institution, which was officially established on June 1, 1981, under the Social Security Act to provide social insurance coverage to Belizean workers.
From its beginnings with a small government loan and a staff of 26 employees, the SSB has grown into a nationwide institution providing sickness, maternity and pension benefits to insured members.
Over the years, SSB has recorded several key achievements. These include joining regional social security bodies such as CPISS in 1987 and CISSCAD in 1994, launching its scholarship program in 2001 that has supported more than 1,000 Belizean students, and implementing contribution reforms in 2003 and 2019 aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the social security fund.
In 2018, the SSB introduced the “SSB Connect” initiative to strengthen transparency, stakeholder engagement and reporting.
In recent years, the Social Security Board has also focused on digital transformation to make services more accessible and convenient.
Through its online self-service portal, members can monitor contribution histories, verify payments and submit sickness benefit claims electronically.
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By Zoila Palma: The Belize Social Security Board (SSB) will celebrate 45 years of service to Belize with a nationwide Open Day scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026. All SSB branch offices across the country will open their doors to the public for a family-friendly event featuring informational booths, staff interactions, prizes and activities for
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