The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced that it will implement a new pensioner certificate renewal policy beginning April 2026.

SSNIT, in a statement copied to JOYBUSINESS, stated that the revised policy introduces mandatory annual pensioner certificate renewal for all pensioners.

“Instructively, once an individual retires, whether at the compulsory retirement age of 60 or the voluntary age of 55, the pensioner must renew their Pensioner Certificate every year during their birth month to guarantee continuous payment of their pensions,” SSNIT added in a statement.

The new policy is intended to strengthen the integrity of the SSNIT Pension Scheme by ensuring that pension payments are made to all living and eligible beneficiaries.

It also stated that pensioners may renew their certificates through any of the following channels:

• SSNIT Mobile App: Facial Verification (Resident and Non-resident Pensioners)
• SSNIT Virtual Branch
• SSNIT Partner Banks (Co-locations)

The state pension trust further noted that any SSNIT branch nationwide will support accessibility and inclusion.

It added that SSNIT has instituted arrangements for pensioners with mobility challenges to be verified at home.

Pensioners may also call the SSNIT Contact Centre or schedule a home visit for the pensioner certificate renewal.

“Pensioners will receive reminders at least one month before their birth month via SMS, email or other approved communication channels,” it stated.