An appeal may be lodged by a Maltese or non-Maltese national against a decision by the Department of Social Security before the Social Security Umpire. One may lodge an appeal on a question of law or a principle of importance emerging from a decision by the Department of Social Security according to the Social Security Act (
Cap. 318.)
. The appeal must to be lodged within thirty (30) days from when one is informed of the decision.
The online form provides an appellant with the option to choose their preferred mode of participation between attending an in-person hearing or opting for an online hearing, based on their convenience and comfort level. This flexibility allows appellants to have greater control over their hearing experience and ensures that their needs are accommodated. Whether attending in person or online, this online form aims to provide an accessible and efficient way to facilitate the hearing proceedings.
Once the details are vetted, a notification is sent to the appellant with the date, time and venue of the sitting in front of the umpire. If the appellant requested to join as an online hearing, a date, time and link to join the online hearing is sent by an email notification.
