Pension: What social security contributions you have to pay in retirement.. As of: February 4, 2024, 7:01 a.m By: Karolin Schaefer CommentsPressSplit Like employees, pensioners must also be paid in retirement for health and nursing care insurance.

These can significantly reduce your pension. Meanwhile, Social Minister Hubertus Heil is promising a new pension package. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.