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Germany plans major pension and long-term care reforms
Germany is preparing significant reforms to its pension and long-term care systems to address demographic shifts and financial sustainability. Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has signaled intent to implement a reform package from the Pension Commission. Key proposals include the abolition of the 'pension with 63' (early retirement after 45 years of contributions) in favor of a 'protection pension' (Schutzrente) for those unable to work due to health reasons. This new model would allow entry starting at age 64 with deductions, becoming deduction-free at age 65.
In the long-term care sector, the proposed Long-term Care Reorganization Act (PNOG) aims to restructure benefits. This includes potential changes to care level thresholds and benefit structures, which has drawn criticism from professional associations. Additionally, a new state-subsidized retirement savings depot (AVD) is scheduled to launch on January 1, 2027, replacing the Riester-Rente. The AVD will be more market-oriented, offering a maximum annual basic subsidy of 540 euros plus up to 300 euros per child, with a legal cap on effective costs for standard products.
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Bundesgesundheitsministerium · Bärbel Bas · DEVK · DEVK Versicherungen · Deka · Deutsche Rentenversicherung · German Federal Government · German Federal Ministry of Health · Germany · Pension Commission · Scalable Capital
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The AVD offers a maximum annual basic subsidy of 540 euros, plus up to 300 euros per child. www.futurezone.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Under the PNOG draft, the threshold for care level 2 would increase from 27 to 30 points. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Labor Minister Bärbel Bas intends to largely implement the Pension Commission's reform package. www.fehmarn24.de · www.tz.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The new state-subsidized retirement savings depot (AVD) is scheduled to launch on January 1, 2027. www.futurezone.de · www.finanzen.net · www.n-tv.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The draft for the 2027 Long-term Care Reorganization Act (PNOG) proposes different benefit structures than current law. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A proposed 'protection pension' (Schutzrente) would assist long-term insured individuals unable to work due to health reasons. www.fehmarn24.de · www.tz.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Pension Commission recommends abolishing the option for pension payments without deductions after 45 years of contributions. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.tz.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 2028 increase in long-term care benefits is intended to follow the core inflation rate of the previous three years. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de