Apply for rehabilitation
Application for medical or vocational rehabilitation to restore the ability to work.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Medical Report · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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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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Obtain a doctor's recommendation
A primary care physician or specialist issues the medical report.
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Submit an application to the appropriate agency
German Pension Insurance (for employed persons) or health insurance.
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Review and Approval
If approved, a rehabilitation clinic will be assigned.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Insured individuals whose ability to work is at risk or impaired and for whom rehabilitation measures are likely to be successful.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Medical report is missing
- •Application submitted to the wrong agency (pension insurance instead of health insurance)
Common reasons for rejection
- •Insurance requirements not met
- •The need for rehabilitation has not been sufficiently substantiated medically
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.
Related services
Questions & Answers
Does the principle of “rehabilitation before retirement” apply?▼
Yes, rehabilitation measures generally take precedence over disability benefits.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Data quality
- 100 %