Social Security

in social security matters, e.g. applications for:

• Account clarification / pension information / adjustment of pension rights
• Old-age pension
• Pension for reduced earning capacity
• Survivor’s pension
• Rehabilitation services (e.g. treatments or participation in working life)
• Transfer of entitlements from a supplementary or special pension scheme
• Benefits from statutory accident insurance following accident at work / work-related illness
• Benefits from statutory health and nursing care insurance

Clarification of issues regarding:

• Eligibility criteria for a pension
• The right to choose a health insurance fund

Explanation and evaluation of pension statements

Support for hearings, objections and legal proceedings involving statements from statutory insurance funds for old-age pensions, healthcare, accident cover and nursing care (you can use the print-out below).

Certification of copies for social security purposes (free of charge, please submit originals)

Taking of witness statements and affidavits

Provision of up-to-date social security brochures (free of Charge)

 

• Identity card or passport
• Evidence of civil status
• Bank details (IBAN + BIC)
• Workbook
• Certificates from schools and universities attended after the age of 17
• Apprenticeship certificate
• Social security passes from the GDRGross salary statements (if applicable)
• Evidence of benefits received from other social security funds, e.g. the employment agency / job centre, a healthcare fund, a pension fund, or an accident insurance provider
• Proof of voluntary contribution payments
• Proof of military or civil service
• Presentation of authorisation if the application is not filed by the affected party