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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...
Why is it Impotant to Keep Your Contact Details Updated through mySocialSecurity Online Service?
Keeping your Contact Details up-to-date is essential in today's digital world, especially when it comes to dealing with government departments and agencies such as the Department of Social...
Why Applying for Social Security Benefits Online is more Advantageous?
Before the internet, applying for social security benefits was a process that was mostly done in person. This is still available today for anyone who prefers to have a personal interaction with a...
Reporting the Death of a Social Security Beneficiary: The Importance of Timely Reporting
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and amidst the emotional challenges, certain administrative responsibilities need to be addressed. When a Social Security beneficiary passes away, it...
Understanding the Social Security Appeals Process
The Social Security System in Malta provides a variety of benefits to eligible citizens and residents, amongst them are the retirement pensions, unemployment benefits, and disability benefits....
Appointment of an Administrator for Pensions and Benefits
Overview The appointment of an administrator with the Department of Social Security allows a trusted individual to act on behalf of a person with mental or other disabilities or a person under...
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)