Prisoner’s family benefit in social insurance

Prisoner’s family benefit in social insurance

The prisoner’s family may face severe financial challenges as a result of the sudden cessation of the source of income, and here the role of social insurance in Saudi Arabia emerges as one of the aspects of social protection that guarantees the family a degree of living stability.

The system approved the prisoner’s family benefit to support those entitled to it and specified the categories entitled to assistance, eligibility cases, compensation period, and documents required to apply for prisoner assistance.

What are the rights of an employee imprisoned in Saudi Arabia?

The Saudi system recognizes that imprisoned employees have the right to benefit from the Prisoner’s Benefit, which aims to provide financial support to their families throughout their imprisonment by disbursing compensation dues according to specific regulations.

This regulation reflects the legislator’s keenness to protect the family from the effects of the loss of the primary breadwinner, and to ensure its continued ability to meet living requirements and maintain its social stability.

Who is eligible to benefit from the prisoner’s family benefit?

The family of a Saudi prisoner subject to the social insurance system is entitled to benefit from the benefit.

When is a family entitled to prisoner insurance benefits?

Dependents who are family members can apply for prisoner assistance guaranteed under the social insurance system in the following cases:

• If the imprisoned participant stops performing any work.
• The participant was sentenced to 5 years in prison, and the subscription periods were less than 120 months.
• If the participant has not reached the regular retirement age.
• The participant’s family is entitled to receive the benefit amount in one lump sum if:
  • Insurance subscription periods were less than 120 months.
  • The participant was sentenced to imprisonment for a period of not less than 5 years.
• The participant’s family is entitled to receive the benefit in installments in the form of a periodic pension of no less than 1,983 Saudi riyals per month if:
  • Subscription periods were more than 120 months.
  • He was sentenced to 3 months or more in prison.

What documents are required to apply for prisoner assistance?

What documents are required to apply for prisoner assistance?

• A judgment instrument certified by the competent court or an arrest warrant from the competent authorities, stating the beginning and end of the arrest.
• A valid legal agency or authorization from the imprisoned participant.
• A resident identity document if one of the dependents in the prisoner’s family is not Saudi, such as the foreign wife of a Saudi prisoner.
• Documents proving the continuation of studies for male family members who have reached the age of 21 until they reach the age of 26, such as an academic record approved by the university.
• A form of proof of support for parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, etc.

“With the complexity of prisoner benefit and social security procedures, an error in presentation or interpretation may result in the loss of the right. Through the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid, you will receive the support of a professional labor lawyer who will explain to you the eligibility requirements, the application mechanism, and the objection procedures when needed, in clear and quick steps without the hassle of reviews.

How can I pay the dues of a prisoner’s family?

How can I pay the dues of a prisoner’s family?

The prisoner’s family can apply for payment of benefit dues and inquire about helping a prisoner using the ID number through the Social Insurance website by following the following steps:

• Visit the insurance website and click on the service “Disbursement of prisoner family benefits“
• Log in through the prisoner’s agent.
• From the home page select “Benefits”
• Click on “Prisoner’s Family Benefit” and then apply for the service.
• Fill in the required data such as prisoner details, contact information, etc.
• Click on “Add Dependent” and fill in the data of dependents from family members.
• Fill in the prison data and details.
• Upload the required documents and then click “Save and Continue”
• Fill in the bank account information and approve the declaration.

Will the prisoner’s family benefit continue to be disbursed after the prisoner’s release?

Yes, the payment of dues to the prisoner’s family continues for a period of 3 months from the date of his release.

If the participant reaches the regular retirement age during the disbursement period, the benefit is converted into a retirement benefit and disbursement continues even after his release from prison.

In labor cases, any incorrect procedure may result in the loss of an important statutory right, especially in matters related to the rights of the imprisoned employee and social insurance.

Prisoner’s family benefit in social insurance

Therefore, the office of Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid for Law and Legal Consultations provides you with the opportunity to communicate with a lawyer skilled in labor cases to follow up on your case accurately, provide accurate legal advice on employee rights, draft and review employment contracts, negotiate and attempt an amicable settlement, represent the client before settlement committees and labor courts and attend sessions.