Apply for a half-orphan's pension in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis is handled by Deutsche Rentenversicherung BW (zuständig für Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
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Documents you need
Death certificate · Birth certificate
Costs
Kostenlos
approx. 2 months in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
If you apply for Apply for a half-orphan's pension in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, expect about approx. 2 months. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
Submit an application to the German Pension Insurance
Along with the child's death certificate and birth certificate.
Submit proof of education (if you are of legal age)
For continued payments beyond the age of 18.
Ongoing payment
Until the end of their education, or until they turn 27 at the latest.
Who is eligible?
Children of a deceased parent who met the eligibility requirements under insurance law, generally up to the age of 18 (or 27 if they are in school).
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.