International Labour Organization - Caribbean Labour Statistics

Caribbean Labour Statistics
*Number of claims allowed by type of benefit, Trinidad and Tobago**


Type of benefit	1997/98	1996/97	1995/96	1994/95
Sickness	9,052	11,562	10,865	10,578
Maternity	2,767	3,080	3,054	3,089
Funeral	3,313	3,371	3,286	3,232
Retirement	4,357	4,584	4,373	5,452
Invalidity	299	349	400	382
Survivors	2,570	3,157	2,996	2,829
Employment injury **	1,954	3,091	2,716	2,791
Total	24,312	29,194	27,690	28,353

* The number of claims is the total of all claims allowed and disallowed. This data is used as figures on the number of claims allowed is, at present, unavailable. However, total claims disallowed averages about 3% of all claims received.

**Comprises: Temporary incapacity, Disablement pension and grant, Medical expenses, and Death benefits.

Source: The National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago, various years.

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Created July 1999 by SJ; Last updated May 2000 by LM.