Pension scheme
In order to be able to enjoy retirement life from the beginning, i.e. at the beginning of the pension entitlement, it is important to take care of the application for the pension in good time, because benefits of the statutory pension insurance are generally only granted on application .
Applications are accepted by various bodies, which also provide the necessary forms and assistance.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the German Pension Insurance.
Which documents are required?
Documents may be required. Please contact the competent authority.
What are the fees?
The reception of pension applications and the associated assistance in completing and supplementing the application forms are free of charge.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
The start of a pension depends on a timely application. It may therefore be advisable to submit the application informally at first, e.g. by telephone or e-mail, in order to meet any deadline and achieve the earliest possible start of the pension. However, the completed application forms and the additionally required documents must be submitted immediately in any case.
What else should I know?
A pension payment has so far been made from the age of 65 (standard retirement age). Since 2012, the age limit has been raised in small steps to the age of 67. Further information can be found on the Internet on the pages of the German Pension Insurance.
Supporting institutions
The insured elders (volunteers) as well as the district and the independent city provide the necessary application forms, offer help in filling out the forms and compiling the necessary documents.
Applications can be submitted to all other social service providers (e.g. health insurance fund, employment agency) as well as abroad to the official representations of the Federal Republic of Germany. All these bodies are obliged to forward your application immediately to the German Pension Insurance.
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