Cost of Living Cash Credit | COLCC - National Insurance and Social Security Service

The Cost of Living Cash Credit (COLCC) is a policy initiative of the Government of Barbados,financed through the Consolidated Fund and administered by the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS).

$100 a month, every month — for Barbadians who need it most

The Cost of Living Cash Credit (COLCC) is $1,200 per year, paid as $100 monthly, to eligible seniors and welfare recipients. For most beneficiaries, no visit or contact to NISSS is required — your payment will come to you automatically.

A policy initiative of the Government of Barbados administered by the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS)

$100 a month, every month — for Barbadians who need it most

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$100

Paid monthly for 12 consecutive months

Apr 20

Target date for first COLCC payment

63,760+

Pension recipients already eligible and registered

Important: The first COLCC payment will be disbursed on April 20, 2026. Eligible persons not currently registered with NISSS must register online or at the NISSS Office, Frank Walcott Building, Culloden Road, St. Michael. All existing NIS and Public Sector pensioners and Special Needs Grant recipients are currently registered with NISSS and require no further action to receive the COLCC.

How it works

Most beneficiaries receive the COLCC automatically

If you are already on the NISSS payment system — as a NIS pensioner, Public Sector Pensioner or a Special Needs Grant recipient — your COLCC will be delivered by the same method already on file. No form-filling, no office visit required.

Automatic — no action needed

NIS Pensioners with annual income below $50,000

Already receiving an NISSS Pension? Your COLCC payment will be delivered to you via your existing payment method on the 20th of each month.

Automatic — no action needed

Public Sector Pensioners with annual income below $50,000

Already receiving a Government of Barbados public sector pension through NISSS? Your COLCC payment will be delivered via your existing payment method on the 20th of each month.

Automatic — no action needed

Special Needs Grant Recipients

Already receiving the Special Needs Grant through NISSS? Your COLCC payment will be delivered via your existing payment method on the 20th of each month.

Registration required

Seniors Over 65 Years Not Receiving A Pension & Welfare Recipients

Welfare recipients not yet in the NISSS system, and seniors aged 65 years and over with no pension or other income locally or abroad and who previously received a one-time grant from the NISSS, must register — online or at the NISSS Office after April 11, 2026.

Key dates

COLCC Contact Desk hotline activated: (246) 431-7400.

COLCC Registration Hub opens at Queen’s Park Steel Shed, St. Michael’s Row, Bridgetown. Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily.

www.colcc.nis.gov.bb

COLCC direct bank deposits and cheques via mail reach eligible persons for the April payment.

Ongoing monthly COLCC payments continue until March 2027. Where the 20th falls on a weekend or public holiday, payment is made on the last business day prior.