Expand Scope Of Social Security Fund

The Social Security Fund (SSF) was launched in 2018 in accordance with the Social Security Act, 2017. The SSF is part of the social security plans adopted by Nepal for the benefit of people. As per the Social Security Act, all businesses are required to join the SSF with the exemption of independent consultants. Accordingly, all workers in formal and informal sectors are required to join the SSF. The scope of the SSF covers even temporary and contract workers as well as self-employed people, outsourced workers and migrant workers.