Social benefits
Support for Future Retirees in Mali
Retirement is a major milestone in one’s professional life. To avoid delays in receiving your pension, it is recommended that you prepare your application well in advance, gather the necessary documents, and identify the appropriate agency.
The procedures vary depending on the pension plan to which the future retiree belongs.
This applies in particular to:
- employees covered by the Labor Code;
- civil servants;
- civil servants;
- military personnel;
- former members of Parliament, depending on their circumstances.
1. Old-Age Pension for Employees
For contract or collective-agreement employees covered by the INPS, the old-age pension application includes, in particular, the following documents:
- employment certificates issued by previous employers;
- the future retiree’s birth certificate;
- a marriage certificate;
- birth certificates for each spouse;
- birth certificates for dependent children;
- the retiree’s life certificate;
- life certificates for children aged 1 to 14;
- a school enrollment certificate for children aged 14 to 21.
The prospective retiree must also complete and sign the pension application form. The employer, for their part, must complete and sign the form regarding the certificate of employment and wages.
Key Points
It is best to start gathering employment certificates and civil status documents before actually retiring. This allows you to identify any missing documents or inconsistencies in the file early enough.
2. Pensions for Former Members of Parliament
To apply for a parliamentary pension through the CMSS, the following documents are required:
| Documents to Provide | Where to obtain them? |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | City Hall |
| Marriage certificate | City Hall |
| Children’s birth certificates | City Hall |
| Group Certificate of Life for Children | City Hall |
| Certificate of Individuality, if necessary | City Hall |
| Certificate of legislative term | National Assembly – Questure |
| Certificate of contribution payment | National Assembly – Bureau |
| Forms for Applying for a Parliamentary Pension | CMSS |
Important
Documents from various government agencies must be gathered before submitting the application to the CMSS.
3. Military Pension
A military pension application includes both civil status documents and records related to the applicant’s military career.
| Documents to Provide | Where to request them? |
|---|---|
| Military personnel’s birth certificate | City Hall |
| Marriage certificate | City Hall |
| Children’s birth certificates | City Hall |
| Group Certificate of Life for Children | City Hall |
| Certificate of Individuality, if necessary | City Hall |
| Decree, order, or decision regarding retirement or dismissal | DFM – Department of Defense |
| Military pension subfile | DFM – Department of Defense |
| Personal and Service Record | DFM – Department of Defense |
| Certificate of Insolvency | DFM / Last Assigned Unit |
| Forms for applying for settlement or survivor benefits | DFM – Ministry of Defense |
Important
Future military retirees should take special care to ensure they have all the documents detailing their career and administrative status.
4. Military Disability Pension
Compiling a military disability pension application requires, among other things, medical and administrative documents certifying the disability.
The main documents are:
- the service member’s birth certificate;
- marriage certificate;
- the children’s birth certificates, if applicable;
- the collective life certificate for the children, if applicable;
- the certificate of individuality, if necessary;
- the medical examination report;
- the report of the Military Reform Commission;
- the decision granting the disability pension;
- the pay statement or certificate of cessation of payments, as applicable;
- the forms for applying for pension payment or renewal.
Key Points
In this type of case, medical records and administrative decisions related to the disability are of central importance.
5. Civil Disability Pension
For civil servants eligible for disability retirement, the file includes, in particular:
- the civil servant’s birth certificate;
- marriage certificate;
- the children’s birth certificates;
- the children’s joint certificate of life;
- certificate of individual status, if necessary;
- the medical evaluation report;
- the minutes of the Civil Service Reform Commission;
- the decrees of appointment and confirmation of permanent status;
- the order for retirement due to disability;
- the certificate of insolvency;
- the pension application forms.
Important Note
It is important to verify that the documents relating to the civil servant’s career and those substantiating the disability are available before initiating the pension calculation process.
6. Retirement Pension for Civil Servants
For a civil servant eligible for retirement, the application submitted to the CMSS must include, in particular:
| Documents to Provide | Where to obtain them? |
|---|---|
| Civil servant’s birth certificate | City Hall |
| Marriage certificate | City Hall |
| Children’s birth certificates | City Hall |
| Group Certificate of Life for Children | City Hall |
| Certificate of Individuality, if necessary | City Hall |
| Retirement or termination order | National Directorate of Civil Service and Personnel |
| Orders of Appointment and Permanent Appointment | National Directorate of Public Service and Personnel |
| Summary of Services | National Directorate of Civil Service and Personnel |
| Certificate of Insolvency | DFM/DRB from the last employing agency |
| Pension Application Forms | CMSS |
Important to Remember
Preparing for retirement doesn’t start on your last day of work. Getting your application ready in advance helps reduce the risk of delays in processing your pension.
Before submitting your application, it is advisable to verify:
- that all required documents are available;
- that the last names, first names, and dates of birth match across all documents;
- that the documents related to your work history are complete;
- that the required forms are correctly filled out and signed;
- that the application is submitted to the appropriate agency based on the future retiree’s pension plan.
Submitting the application early facilitates the administrative process and the transition from the end of employment to the start of pension payments.