Appointment of an Administrator for Pensions and Benefits

Overview

An individual of legal age may apply to be appointed as an administrator to act on behalf of a social security beneficiary or a person under eighteen (18) years old, provided the required documentation is submitted. The appointed administrator will manage the beneficiary’s social security affairs and safeguard their rights and interests.

What you’ll get

A trusted individual acts on behalf of a social security beneficiary who requires representation.

The obligations of this administration in relation to the beneficiary’s social security affairs include:

Understands the person’s specific needs and preferences.
Acts in the best interests of the person with a disability or the minor.
Makes decisions that align with the person’s well-being and best interests.
Avoids unnecessary restrictions and promote their participation in decisions affecting their life.
Ensures the person’s rights and freedoms are respected.
Maintains transparency and accountability in all decisions and actions taken on behalf of the person.
Informs the Department of Social Security of any change in circumstance of the Pensioner / Beneficiary in accordance with Article 117 (1) of the Social Security Act of 1987, where if the Administrator fails to report, may be penalised, jailed or both.
Providing false information will be penalised as stipulated in the Criminal Code (Cap. 9.).

Eligibility

Appointing an administrator through Malta’s Department of Social Security allows a trusted individual to legally represent another person or a minor under the age of eighteen (18) in managing their social security affairs. This appointment is subject to legal requirements, which include the submission of one of the following documents: a certified Power of Attorney, Guardianship Order, or Court-issued Letter of Administration.

Upon verification, the representative’s details will be recorded as an administrator for the individual’s record within the Social Security Benefits System (SABS).

The Notarial Portal provides a public interface to verify whether a mandate (power of attorney) is still active or has been terminated. The portal also provides an up-to-date list, of all practising notaries in Malta.

Documentation required

The Administrator must always present a valid identification document, such as a Maltese Identity Card, Driving Licence or Passport, when visiting a Servizz.gov hub in person, once registered with the Department of Social Security.
A valid and certified copy of one of the following:
– The Power of Attorney, or
– A Guardianship Order, or
– A Letter of Administration (Court Order).