Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board

The Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board (ABSSB) is a statutory government institution responsible for administering the country’s national social security system. Established under the Social Security Act, the Board manages compulsory contributions from employers and employees and provides a range of social insurance benefits, including age pensions, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, invalidity benefits, survivors’ benefits, and employment injury compensation. Headquartered in St. John’s with branch offices serving the wider public, the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board plays a central role in national social protection by ensuring income security for contributors and their dependants, while also managing compliance, records, and benefit payments in accordance with national legislation.