News
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 International Association for Social Security (ISSA) has acknowledged the work carried out by the Ministry for Social Policy and the Family 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 of...
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 missing...
Fraud Prevention and Reporting
The Department of Social Security and the Income Support and Compliance Division are committed to deliver social security benefits and services that meet the needs of the public. Moreover, our...
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
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– Monitoring Report 2024: Adequacy of Unemployment Benefits in Malta