Government of Jamaica

Frequently Asked Questions

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You can get back your total contributions if you fall in any of the following categories Retirees Invalidity Pensioners Expatriates who are leaving the island Agents/Nominees of deceased contributors This is called Special Contributions Refund (According to Section 22 of the NHT Act).

The first thing you need to do is to register as a Self-Employed person. An assessment will be done by a Compliance Officer who will inform you of the monthly amount you are required to contribute and any back money you might owe, which would need to be cleared up.

Persons who qualify for a Special Refund are : Retirees Invalidity pensioners Migrating expatriates Agents of deceased contributors A Special Refund gives you access at one time, to all the contributions you have made to the Trust.