More and more pensioners are also dependent on basic security. The number rose from around 414,000 at the end of 2020 to 469,000 in September last year.
This increase is due to the effects of the tax-free allowance regulation. These allowance regulations were introduced with the basic pension that started at the beginning of 2021. This resulted in the goal that people with particularly low wages receive retirement benefits above the basic security rate. But how much pension do you actually get if you have never worked? How high is the amount for pensioners who claim basic security? How much do you get for never working people? How do you feel about the new pension package from the traffic light coalition, as well as the pension increase in summer 2024, is on everyone's lips? What do you think? Share your views in the comments below or post a comment on this article on our Facebook page. We would like to hear from you about your views on the pension package and the future of pensions in Germany. The German Pension Insurance recommends that everyone who lives in Germany and whose income or pension is less than 924 euros per month at least have an application for basic security checked. The amount of basic security depends – just like the pension – on several factors. Wealth and income play a role, as does your partner's wealth. Normally, the standard rate in 2024 is 563 euros for adults who live alone or in a shared apartment. This rule also applies to adults with disabilities who live in an apartment with their parents. The standard rate is 506 euros for spouses and life partners who live together in an apartment. People with disabilities in special living arrangements also receive this standard rate. Download the large pension guide for free HERE. For confidential support, call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.