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German pension credits for child-rearing require manual application
In Germany, parents who reduce their working hours to care for children can receive pension credits, but the Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) emphasizes that these credits must be applied for manually and are not automatically credited.
Under the upcoming Mütterrente III reforms, the current distinction between children based on their birth year will be abolished. Instead, child-rearing credits will be standardized to a maximum of three years. Due to technical transitions within the DRV, actual payouts for these credits are scheduled to begin in 2028, though accumulated claims will be paid retroactively in a single lump sum.
Additionally, individuals may choose to purchase pension points to increase their future retirement income. To qualify for this option, individuals must be at least 50 years old, have existing contributions to the DRV, and be on track to reach at least 35 years of insurance by the time they retire.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] One year of child-rearing currently increases the monthly pension claim by 42.52 Euro. www.fehmarn24.de · www.dk-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Parents must manually apply for child-rearing pension credits; they are not credited automatically. www.fehmarn24.de · www.dk-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Actual payouts for these credits will begin in 2028 due to technical changes at the DRV. www.fehmarn24.de · www.dk-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Individuals wishing to purchase pension points must be at least 50 years old. www.wmn.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The state covers the contributions for child-rearing pension credits. www.fehmarn24.de · www.dk-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Under the Mütterrente III implementation, the distinction based on the child's birth year will be removed. www.fehmarn24.de · www.dk-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] As of July 1, 2026, one pension point is worth 42.52 Euro in monthly pension. www.wmn.de