Seek advice from the pension insurance institution responsible for you.
During the counselling session you can clarify
- whether it is possible in your case to apply for an early old-age pension or whether you may be eligible for an old-age pension for particularly long-term insured persons and
- what pension reduction you may have to expect.
For example, you can calculate how high your monthly pension payment will be. If you wish, your advisor can also tell you the amount of the additional contribution you can make to compensate for the reduction in your pension.
You can also apply in writing or online for a special pension statement with the same information. Forms V0210 and V0300 are required for this.
You can then decide whether you want to claim an early pension with deductions. In such a case, you must apply for your pension in writing or online or have your application recorded by the relevant authorities.
The pension application forms are available from the relevant offices. You can also submit your pension application online.
Send the completed pension application form directly to your pension insurance provider.
Once your pension application has been approved, the Deutsche Post AG Pension Service will transfer your pension to your account each month. In most cases, a personal contribution to health and long-term care insurance will be deducted. Pensioners with private and voluntary health insurance receive a subsidy towards their health insurance.
You can also have your pension transferred to another person's bank account. This person must agree to the transfer in the pension application.
The pension is usually paid on the last bank working day at the end of each month.