Applying for an extension of benefits under the Federal Pension Act

The application for continued authorization is made in writing. The necessary documents will be requested by the authorities. If required, an interview can be held on request.

• You will receive the relevant documents from the contact person. If necessary, complete the documents, enclose the required evidence or supporting documents and send the documents back to your responsible office.
• Your claims will be determined ex officio on the basis of the documents. The authority will inform you of the result in the form of a decision, which is usually sent to you by letter.
• If entitlements to benefits have been determined, you will receive an approval notice. If no entitlements are determined, you will receive a rejection notice.
• However, you also have the option of submitting the application online. To do this, you must complete the online application and upload the necessary supporting documents.
• The eligible costs will be transferred to the account you have specified.

• Receipt of benefits under the BVG in conjunction with the OEG/IfSG/ZDG/SVG
• The living situation requires continued approval of the benefits

If necessary, you must provide evidence.

Initial application:

• Regular review of medical care
• Proof of financial needs

There is no deadline.

The prerequisite for processing is that all mandatory information has been provided. The processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the individual case. It is not possible to give an exact time and it depends on the complexity of the individual case.

• § 145 Absatz 1 Sozialgesetzbuch Vierzehntes Buch (SGB XIV)

Appeal: An appeal can be lodged against a decision within one month of its notification. Further information on the procedure and the competent authority to which you can lodge an appeal can be found in the notification of your application. The appeal can be submitted in writing and electronically.

• Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales – Soziale Entschädigung

17.01.2024

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.