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BURIAL AND BENEVOLENT FUND

Supports the members during hard times of, hospitalization, bereavement and retirement.

The fund caters for:

  • Hospitalization of the member – to a maximum of 20 days
  • Hospitalization of the member’s spouse (one only) to a maximum of 20 days
  • Death of the Member
  • Death of the member’s spouse (one only)
  • Death of the member’s children /adopted children (any age)
  • Death of member’s parents (contributors only)
  • Retirement of the member

Features

- Is compulsory for all members.
- Runs for one year (Nov – Oct).
-The annual contribution is 4800/=.
-Consider both mandatory and voluntary retirement- one must have been a member for five continuous years prior to retirement.
- Any false claim document attracts a fine and a refund of the funds paid.
- Alteration cases are not settled until the doctor has certified.
- Alcoholism / Suicide cases leading to hospitalization are not settled
-Net balance is shared amongst the contributors at year end.

Documents attached to the BBF application form

  • Copy of ID – member, spouse (one only), surviving parents
  • Birth certificate/notification, ID copy (if children over 18) for children
  • Adoption documents for adopted children.

Requirements when making a claim

  1. Fill a claim form
  2. Hospitalization – Stamped and signed discharge letter from hospital.
  3. Death – Gathering permit, Burial permit, Death certificate, public advertisement.
  4. Retirement – Notice letter for check off members and ID copy for class B members.