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Message by the Director General of Social Security, to mark the 66th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Social Security
This year the Department of Social Security is marking the 66th anniversary enactment of two laws that were the National Assistance Act and the National Insurance Act. These were two laws being...
The Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights of the Child achieves an international award for the implementation of a package of social measures during the pandemic
The International Association for Social Security (ISSA) has acknowledged the work carried out by the Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights to assist working parents, and workers with...
Allowances and Benefits Eligible for Income Tax Exemption – Updated
Legal Notice 120 of 2022 has amended the Schedule to the Income Tax Exemption Order, adding to the list of benefits and allowances eligible for an exemption from income tax: benefits in respect...
Social Security Benefits Eligibility for Ukrainian nationals holders of Temporary Protection in Malta
If you are a Ukrainian national benefiting from Temporary Protection in Malta, you can work, register for the compulsory health insurance, and claim Social Assistance benefits from the Maltese...
Retrospective payment of Social Security Contributions – JobsPlus1990
This scheme is intended for Maltese residents whose official Jobsplus records indicate period/s of gainful occupation before the establishment of the Employment and Training Corporation (today...
Retrospective Payment of Social Security Contributions – Invalidity
This scheme is intended for Maltese residents or persons insured for Maltese Social Security purposes, whereby eligible applicants can pay back-dated Social Security Contributions which are...
Latest Publications
NOTE: We try to update the Handbooks content on an ongoing basis as changes occur. However, in case of a conflict between the contents of the Handbook and the Act, Regulations and Rulings, the latter take precedence.
Manual on Social Security Contributions, Benefits and Pensions
Media Production
(maltese version only)
Pension Reform
Service Pensions Manual (PDF Format)