Many pensioners are entitled to more pension points - but these are only available upon application. One pension point is worth 39.32 euros per month in 2024.
Adoptive, step or foster parents can also apply. Only one person can have their parenting periods counted towards their pension. The same goes for grandparents or relatives, but only if the child lives there permanently as a foster child. The German Pension Insurance Federation (DRV) answers questions on the topic on the free service on 0 10 00 4800 00.