Almost 45,000 pensioners will be receiving an annual payment of up to €350 from this coming Saturday, in the form of improvements to two existing social measures. Family Minister Michael Falzon, along with his ministry's permanent secretary Mark Musu, announced the payments on Wednesday. The Senior Citizens Grant will be given to persons who are still living in the community and are aged 75 years and over. Those aged between 75 and 79 will receive €300, while those aged over 80 years will receive €350. This grant will also be given to people living in a private home for the elderly and are paying for the service directly.