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Social Charges for UK Early Retirees

Bobby911
#1
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.
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tearnet
#2
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

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Bobby911
#3
So if economically self sufficient you don't benefit from the UK/Malta reciprocal healthcare ?
robpw2
#4
You do Bobby - you need to apply for this before applying for your eid
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Bobby911
#5
I'm confused now. Do I need private healthcare ? Do I get healthcare through the agreement ? Do I pay social charges ?
tearnet
#6

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

Bobby911
#7
Thanks everybody, I'll call with the health dept when I'm there in November and give them my personal circumstances.
robpw2
#8

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



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

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Bobby911
#9
Many thanks Rob

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