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Understanding the difference between Contributory and Non-Contributory Benefits
Understanding the social security system in Malta can be complex, especially when it comes to understanding the different types of benefits available. One of the key distinctions to be aware of...
Social Security Number – What’s New?
As of October 2016, the social security number was removed for permanent Maltese Identity Card holders with the letters M, L, G or H. It will now only be used for individuals who do not possess a...
Notice: New Location for the Office of the Social Security Umpire
Notice: New Location for the Office of the Social Security Umpire Starting Monday, 13th October 2025, the Office of the Social Security Umpire will be operating from its new address:37, Ordnance...
Proceeding Abroad Notification
Overview If you are a DSS beneficiary receiving a social security benefit under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318.) it is important that any changes in your circumstances are reported immediately...
Blue Medical Certificate – Submit
Overview A blue medical certificate must be completed by a medical practitioner. This certificate can be submitted online to the Department of Social Security within ten (10) days from the first...
Enhancing Social Security Online Services Through Feedback
The Department of Social Security (DSS) is committed towards ensuring that its digital services are of the highest quality and accessible to all citizens, regardless of location or time. In...
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