The NSSF Memo #743 dated 21 February 2024 (attached a scanned copy) in application of the Decree #12962 dated 12 February 2024, published in the Official Gazette #7 on the 15th February 2024, has defined the 1st March 2024 as the starting date for the increase in the NSSF ceiling for the Sickness & Maternity contributions to 5 times the minimum wage (i.e. LBP 45,000,000).