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Status: 05.09.2024, 21:35
By: Julia Cuprakova
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Good news for all pensioners: From July, they can look forward to more money in their account. This is evident from the current pension table.
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Last but not least: Pensioners have also had more money in their accounts since July. Around three million pensioners in Germany can even expect a double payout. A table shows who will receive significantly more money.
Pension table shows: This is how much more money there will be for retirees from July
After many years of work, most people look forward to a well-earned retirement. The amount of the pension can be easily calculated using the so-called pension formula. Since July 1, 2024, this pension formula will calculate a little more than before.
The reason: The more than 21 million pensioners in Germany will receive more money after the pension increase – namely 4.57 percent. This means that pensions are rising more than originally expected and, according to the ministry, are “over four percent for the third year in a row.” But how much is 4.57 percent in euros? An overview table shows how much more money pensioners can look forward to (source: Federal Ministry of Social Affairs):
Changes to disability pensions from July – how much supplement will pensioners receive?
Women in particular will be pleased about the general pension increase, as they receive on average several hundred euros less in pension than men in Germany. But in addition to the pension increase for all pensioners who receive an old-age pension, there is another big plus.
How echo24.de As already reported, the disability pension has also increased by 4.5 and 7.5 percent of the payment amount since July. According to the German Pension Insurance, the supplement will be paid separately from the pension from July 2024 to November 2025 – so some pensioners will receive double.
Disability pension increases – there is so much more money
The reason for the different supplementary amounts is that there was already an increase in the attribution periods for disability pensioners in 2014, which meant that those affected who received a disability pension for the first time between 2014 and 2019 were slightly better off than those whose pension began before July 2014.
The income at which pensioners in Germany are considered “better off” is explained echo24.de in a separate article. But how much more money will be added to the account in purely mathematical terms? An overview table shows how much more money pensioners can look forward to:
The best news for pensioners: You don’t have to do anything to have your entitlement to the higher disability pension checked and applied for. The pension insurance company takes care of this itself and those entitled to it should have received a letter in good time.
Good News for Pensioners: Higher Pensions and Disability Benefits from July
As of July 2024, millions of pensioners in Germany can look forward to a significant increase in their pension payments. According to the current pension table, around three million pensioners can even expect a double payout. This is because the pension formula has been adjusted, resulting in a 4.57% increase in pensions. Additionally, disability pensioners will receive a separate supplement, with some receiving up to 7.5% more.
Pension Increase: How Much More Money Can Pensioners Expect?
The exact amount of the pension increase depends on the individual’s monthly pension payment. According to the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, the following increases can be expected:
| Monthly Pension Payment | Increase in Euros (4.57%) |
| — | — |
| €700 | €31.99 |
| €900 | €41.13 |
| €1,300 | €59.41 |
| €1,600 | €73.12 |
| €2,000 | €91.40 |
Changes to Disability Pensions from July
Women, in particular, will benefit from the general pension increase, as they tend to receive lower pension payments than men in Germany. However, there is another significant plus for certain pensioners. Disability pensioners will receive a separate supplement, which will be paid from July 2024 to November 2025.
Disability Pension Increases: How Much More Money Can Pensioners Expect?
The amount of the disability pension supplement varies depending on when the pension was first received. Pensioners who received their disability pension between 2014 and 2019 will receive a 7.5% increase, while those who received it before July 2014 will receive a 4.5% increase.
| Disability Pension Payment | Increase in Euros (4.5%/7.5%) |
| — | — |
| €700 | €31.50/€52.50 |
| €900 | €40.50/€67.50 |
| €1,300 | €58.50/€97.50 |
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