- The user requesting this service must be:
- An active insured individual registered with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA)
- Have an account on GPSSA's Members Portal
- Have a previous service period eligible for merging
- Merging a service period for a pensioner who returns back to work:
- When a pensioner who has returned back to work wishes to request the merge of a previous service period, for which a pension was received, with their new service period, the request must be submitted within one year from the start of the new employment while complying with all applicable rules related to this type of merge request.
- Merging a service period covered by another pension authority:
- When requesting to merge a previous service period covered by another pension authority with the current service period, the employee must update their employment record in their profile via GPSSA's Members Portal.
- Additionally, the insured's file must be approved by the Authority before submitting the merge request for review.
Services
All GPSSA Services
This service allows the merging of one or more previous service periods with the current service period under an employer registered with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) to enhance end-of-service benefits.
The process
Access the Ma'ashi platform and apply for the service "Merge Service Period – Civil"
Use the Unified Login System (UAEPASS) if you are already registered, or register a new account if you are not
Submit the service request.
Prerequisites
Target Audience
Insured
Estimated Time
- Application (Processing) Time - 5 minutes
- Service Delivery Time - 2 Working Days
Service Fees
Not Applicable
Classification
G2C
Departments
Pension Operations Department
Required Documents
NA
Service user guide
Service Transactions Count
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the terms of merge service?
The insured shall consist of a pensioner who shall apply for a pension service within one year of the date of appointment in the new entity.
How are the costs of merge service and purchase service calculated?
The cost of merge service and purchase service are calculated as follows: (subscription account salary * monthly deduction ratio according to the law subject to the insured * duration)
When am I entitled to merge salary and pension?
If the pensioner has spent 25 years or more in the public sector and the reason for the pension's termination is article 16, paragraph (6), (11), of the Law on Grounds of Separation, he shall not be entitled to combine pension with salary.
Can an individual re-initiate/submit another merge service period request in GPSSA’s MA’ASHI platform if he/she previously cancelled a merge service request?
Yes. An insured individual can submit another merge service period request through GPSSA’s Digital Platform. However, please note that the cost to merge a service period will be considered and be calculated on the basis of the individual’s contribution salary at the time at which the new request is placed.
What are the terms of purchase service? Are they different for men and women as per the law?
- Under Law (7) of 1999, the insured person must have completed 20 years of service. The man is entitled to purchase 5 years of legal service, and the woman is entitled to purchase 10 years of legal service.
- Under Act No. 57 of 2023, the insured person shall be entitled to 25 years' active service and a woman and man shall be entitled to purchase 5 years' legal service.
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