Apply for a disability pension
Pension for insured individuals who, due to health reasons, can only work on a limited basis or are no longer able to work at all.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a disability pension mit dem zuständigen Deutsche Rentenversicherung in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Medical reports · Insurance History
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Compile medical records
Medical records from all treating physicians over the past few years.
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Submit an application to the German Pension Insurance
Online, in person, or through an insurance advisor.
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Social and Medical Assessment
Examination by a pension insurance examiner.
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Decision – if denied, consider filing an appeal
Many applications are not approved until the appeal or litigation process.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Insured individuals who have completed at least a 5-year waiting period and made mandatory contributions for at least 3 of the last 5 years, and whose daily work capacity is less than 6 or 3 hours, respectively.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 months
Success rate
approx. 55.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Medical records are incomplete
- •Missed the appointment with the appraiser
Common reasons for rejection
- •Estimated remaining capacity over 6 hours per day
- •Insurance requirements (waiting period/contribution periods) not met
- •"Rehabilitation Before Retirement" Has Not Yet Been Fully Utilized
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
What is the success rate for initial applications?▼
Initial applications are often denied; a significant number are only approved after an appeal or a lawsuit filed in social court.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Data quality
- 100 %