Is my Spouse a Dependent or an SPP?

In order to fully understand how a Spouse may be classified under UNSMIS, the below table will assist in giving a clear and visual picture of the various scenarios depending on the recognition of dependency by Human Resources..

Situation Contributing member Situation of spouse Calculation of contribution
for the member for the spouse
1 Staff member Dependant (income less than G1 step 1) Premium for member with dependant Included in premium of member
2 Staff member Not dependant; not staff member Premium for member in service without dependants Premium for specially protected person
3 Staff member Not dependant; staff member of an affiliated Organization of the Society Premium for member in service without dependants Premium for member in service without dependants
4 Staff member UNJSPF pensioner recognized by the Society as dependant (income less than Gl, step 1 declared by staff member) Premium for member in service with dependant Included in premium of member
5 Staff member UNJSPF pensioner with income (including pension) exceeding G1, step 1 Premium for member in service without dependants Premium for retired member without dependants
6 Retired staff member Dependant (income less than G1, step 1 declared by staff member) Premium for retired member without dependants Included in premium of member
7 Retired staff member Not dependant Premium for retired member without dependants Premium for specially protected person
8 Retired staff  member   with income (including pension) less than a G1 Step 1  Staff member of an organization affiliated to the Society The spouse, being in service, becomes the member and pays the premium for a member in service with dependants (situation 4). The retired staff member becomes the spouse; His or her premium is included in that of the member.
9 Retired staff  member with income (including pension) exceeding G1 Step 1  Staff member of an organization affiliated to the Society The retired staff member pays the premium for a retired member without dependants. The spouse, being in service, stays the member and pays the premium for a member in service without dependants (situation 5).
10 Retired staff member UNJSPF pensioner with income of less than Gl, step 1 declared to the Society Premium for retired member with dependant Included in the premium of the member
11 Retired staff member UNJSPF pensioner with income (including pension) exceeding G1, step 1 Premium for retired member without dependants Premium for retired member without dependants