Social Charges for UK Early Retirees

Last activity 09 October 2015 by Bobby911

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Bobby911Active member08 October 2015 15:48:26

Anyone in Malta as an early retiree with a UK government pension (not old age pension) please tell me if you have to pay social charges whilst resident in Malta.

tearnetViP08 October 2015 17:06:50

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No social charges to pay but if you are "economically self sufficient" for your EID you will need private health care and proof of sufficient income.

Terry

Bobby911Active member08 October 2015 17:20:11

So if economically self sufficient you don't benefit from the UK/Malta reciprocal healthcare ?

robpw2ViP08 October 2015 19:20:17

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You do Bobby - you need to apply for this before applying for your eid

Bobby911Active member08 October 2015 19:23:18

I'm confused now. Do I need private healthcare ? Do I get healthcare through the agreement ? Do I pay social charges ?

tearnetViP08 October 2015 20:12:57

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robpw2 wrote:
You do Bobby - you need to apply for this before applying for your eid

Not if he is below retirement age and not working in Malta

Terry

Bobby911Active member08 October 2015 20:17:32

Thanks everybody, I'll call with the health dept when I'm there in November and give them my personal circumstances.

robpw2ViP09 October 2015 03:45:37

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tearnet wrote:
robpw2 wrote:
You do Bobby - you need to apply for this before applying for your eid

Not if he is below retirement age and not working in Malta

Terry

https://health.gov.mt/en/cbhc/Pages/Ent … ltaUK.aspx
you dont have to be of retirement age to apply for this , its for anyone (uk citizen) who wouldnt be entitled to health care other wise
so not working and not entitled to
i know someone who has one who isnt working and is below retirement age

Bobby911Active member09 October 2015 05:25:27

Many thanks Rob

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