Morocco's CNSS Extends Weekend Hours as Social Security Payment Deadline Looms

Wednesday 08 January 2025 - 07:50

By: Dakir Madiha

Morocco's CNSS Extends Weekend Hours as Social Security Payment Deadline Looms

The National Social Security Fund (CNSS) of Morocco has announced an exceptional measure to open all its branches nationwide during the weekend of January 11-12, as the deadline approaches for its debt recovery initiative. This unprecedented move comes as the January 15 deadline nears for affiliates to benefit from substantial penalty reductions on outstanding payments.

The initiative offers a tiered structure of remissions based on payment terms. Organizations opting for immediate full payment can receive a 60% reduction on penalties and collection fees, along with a 90% reduction on late penalties. Those choosing a 24-month payment plan qualify for a 50% reduction on penalties and collection fees, with an 80% reduction on late penalties. For payment plans extending beyond 24 months, the CNSS offers a 40% reduction on penalties and collection fees, accompanied by a 70% reduction on late penalties.

This debt recovery program is part of a broader transformation in Morocco's social security landscape. A significant development occurred in September 2024 when the Ministry of Health and Social Protection began transitioning the management of mandatory health insurance for the public sector from CNOPS (National Fund of Social Welfare Organizations) to CNSS. This transition encompasses the transfer of CNOPS personnel, assets, and banking operations to CNSS management.

The weekend opening of CNSS branches represents a final opportunity for companies to regularize their status with the fund while benefiting from these considerable penalty reductions. This measure underscores the government's commitment to facilitating compliance while providing financial relief to businesses managing their social security obligations.