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Severe Disability: the Protection of Confidence Has Fallen Away

Since 1 January 2026, the old-age pension of severely disabled people has been subject to a new set of rules. The protection of legitimate expectations – i.e. the right to retire prematurely before the 62nd birthday or with lower reductions – is deleted without replacement. For those affected, this means that a reduction-free pension start is only possible from 65 years of age, early entry with reductions at the earliest from 62. According to es…
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Since 1 January 2026, the old-age pension of severely disabled people has been subject to a new set of rules. The protection of legitimate expectations – i.e. the right to retire prematurely before the 62nd birthday or with lower reductions – is deleted without replacement. For those affected, this means that a reduction-free pension start is only possible from 65 years of age, early entry with reductions at the earliest from 62. According to es…

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Gegen Hartz IV: ALG II Ratgeber und Hartz 4 Tipps broke the news on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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