The processing time for a pension application depends on the type of pension:
If you have worked abroad, the processing time is slightly longer.
Your old-age retirement age depends on your year of birth. You can retire at the lowest retirement age for your age group or postpone applying for a pension, in which case you will receive an increase for late retirement.
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Partial old-age pension allows you to reduce your workload before retiring on old-age pension. If you wish, you can also continue working as before and take the pension in addition to your other earnings.
You can apply for a disability pension if you are permanently unable to work in any job. If you are temporarily unable to work in any job, you can apply for a rehabilitation subsidy.
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Partial disability pension and partial rehabilitation subsidy are intended for people whose work ability has decreased but who can still work to some extent.
If your work ability has permanently decreased, you can apply for a partial disability pension. If the decrease is temporary but lasts at least one year, you can apply for a partial rehabilitation subsidy.
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The survivors’ pension secures the livelihood of the spouse and children when a partner or guardian dies. The survivors’ pension consists of the surviving spouse’s pension, granted based on marriage or cohabitation, and the orphan’s pension for children under 20 years of age.
The years-of-service pension is intended for those who have done physically or mentally demanding work for a long time. You may be eligible for a years-of-service pension if you are at least 63 years old, have a work history of at least 38 years in work that causes strain and wear, and your work ability has reduced.
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