Eligibility

Who qualifies for the COLCC?

For most beneficiaries, no action is required. NISSS will verify eligibility using existing records, and in collaboration with the Barbados Revenue Authority and the Social Empowerment Agency.

NIS Pensioners with annual income below $50,000

Persons receiving a NIS Pension. Eligible automatically – no action is required.

Public Sector Pensioners with annual income below $50,000

Persons receiving a Government of Barbados Public Sector Pension. Eligible automatically – no action is required.

Welfare Recipients

Persons currently receiving a welfare benefit from the Social Empowerment Agency (SEA). If not yet registered with NISSS, registration is required online or at the COLCC Registration Hub.

Special Needs Grant Recipients

Persons receiving the Special Needs Grant through NISSS. Eligible automatically — no action is required.

Seniors Receiving No Pension

Barbadians aged 65 years and over with no pension or other income locally or abroad and who previously received a one-time grant from NISSS. Registration required — online or at the temporary hub.

Eligibility Checker

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