Overview
The Senior Citizen Grant is awarded to those persons who are 75 years or older
- still living in their own home or with relatives
- living in a private residential home
What You'll Get
The Senior Citizen Grant is a one-time payment paid every year.
The amount of €300 is paid to those elderly persons who are between 75 years and 79 years of age on the 1st January of the current year, or on a pro-rata basis from the date of the 75th birthday up to the end of the current year.
As from 1st January 2022, elderly persons who are 80 years and older will receive a grant of €400.
Please click here for a Schedule of Benefits Rates.
Eligibility
Elderly persons who are still living in the community, that is:
i) Reside in their own residence in Malta or Gozo;
ii) Reside with their relatives in their residence in Malta or Gozo.
Application Requirements
Fill in the online form and submit.
Timeline
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