Greece to allow optional supplementary insurance for civil servants

The Greek Ministry of Labour has drafted a bill to be tabled in parliament that would extend optional supplementary insurance to public‑sector employees and agencies of the General Government who currently lack any such coverage.

Eligibility depends on the employee’s birth year. Those born on or before 31 December 1986 may apply to join the supplementary branch of the EFKA fund; those born on or after 1 January 1987 would join the TEKA (Supplementary Capitalisation Fund). Applications must be submitted by 31 December 2026. A special provision lets workers who are already over 47 years old request enrollment and, if they apply before the deadline, choose freely between EFKA and TEKA regardless of birth year.

Participation is voluntary and requires payment of the relevant contributions, creating a right to receive a supplementary pension in the future. Existing insured groups – such as self‑employed healthcare professionals, former OGA members and those already covered by mandatory supplementary schemes – are unaffected.