News
At the Department of Social Security, we believe that the information we provide to the public should be easy to understand. Every day, we speak with people who need guidance or information about...
Report a Death of a Social Security Beneficiary
Overview When a Social Security beneficiary passes away, the death must be reported to the Department of Social Security. Accordingly, there are certain steps that must be taken to cancel...
What’s New – March 2026 Updates to Social Security Services
A quick look at recent updates to benefits, applications and guidance. 📌 Benefits for Parents & Families Parental Bereavement Leave Benefit A new benefit enabling employers to request a...
Keep your Social Security Banking Details updated
Payments by direct bank deposit is an efficient and convenient method of receiving Social Security benefits. It provides benefits payments to be deposited directly into your bank account whereby...
We’re excited to announce that ĠEMMA is launching a brand-new podcast series designed to bring financial literacy straight to you, no matter how busy life gets. These engaging podcast sessions...
Parental Bereavement Leave Benefit
Overview The Parental Bereavement Leave Benefit provides financial support to eligible parents who suffer the loss of a child under eighteen (18) years of age after 26th December 2025. The...
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)
– Monitoring Report 2024: Adequacy of Unemployment Benefits in Malta