Covid -19 – Person with Disability Benefit

Overview

Persons with disability employed in the private sector of Malta, who after 8th March 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 cannot go to work on medical advice and are not able to work from home, may apply for this benefit.

What you'll get

If you are eligible for this benefit, you’ll receive a direct payment of €166.15 per week if you work full-time or €103.85 per week if you work part-time. In addition you will enjoy the following benefits:
  • The Social Security Contribution will be paid and your future contributory pension rights safeguarded;
  • If you are entitled to any of the Disability Assistances you will continue to receive it without deductions.

Eligibility

General eligibility criteria:
  • You are registered with Jobsplus as a person with disability and you have a Special ID No or EU Disability Card issued by the Commission of the Rights of Persons with Disability
  • You work full-time or part-time in the private sector
  • You cannot work from home
  • You are medically advised to stay at home after 8th March 2020

How to apply

This application is closed.