Overview
A person may request a Contributory Pension Tentative Assessment to find out what the pension income is on retirement.
What you'll get
A tentative assessment will present the applicant with:
- A clear picture of what the social security pension would tentatively be.
- An opportunity to pay missing social security contributions in case of gaps in Social Security Contributions along the years, to improve the pension rate prior to reaching the pension age.
- Different pension rates at different pension ages.
- Whether one would be eligible for a pension and more.
Eligibility
General eligibility criteria:
- The applicant must be at least fifty-five (55) years of age prior to reaching the pension age.
- An applicant who was, or is currently employed and paid social security contributions prior to the applicant’s pension age.
- A fresh Tentative Assessment can only be requested by an insured person under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318.) only after a lapse of eighteen (18) months from a previous pension rate estimate.
Documentation required
General documentation:
- There is no specific documentation required, as the tentative pension rate is calculated on the information currently held by the Department of Social Security.
- If the claimant was, or is currently employed outside Malta, proof of contributions paid abroad would be required.
How to apply
Fill in and submit the application online.
Timeline
Registration of Application
1 day
Application Processing
20 days
Processed - Notification Letter Issued
1 day
