Latest News
Your Feedback: The Key to Our Services Evolution
The Department of Social Security (DSS) is committed to provide high-quality digital services to all who require them, designed and delivered in a seamless manner to any citizen at any time....
Celebrating 68 Years of Social Security in Malta
On the 7th of May, Malta commemorates a significant milestone: 68 years of social security. It was on this day in 1956 when the National Insurance Act was enacted, paving the way for the...
International Social Security Association (ISSA) Good Practice Award for Europe 2024
The process of automating and digitising the granting of the In-Work Benefit was recognised and rewarded by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) at its European Regional Forum...
New Online Service Launched – Life Certificate – Submit
Overview Life Certificates are generated by the International Relations Unit (IRU) and sent by post to social security beneficiaries residing abroad. If the IRU does not receive back the Life...
Why is it important to keep your Social Security Banking Details updated?
In today's world, banking and financial transactions are increasingly being digitised and this has led to the evolution of direct credit payments. Payments by direct bank deposit is an efficient...
Phishing Email Examples: Spotting the Hook in the Inbox
Phishing emails are deceptive and dangerous. These fraudulent messages are designed to trick recipients into revealing personal information, clicking malicious links, or downloading harmful...
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)