Erwerbsminderungsrente application (disability pension)

Overview

Use this when illness or disability prevents you from working. Apply for Erwerbsminderungsrente at DRV with medical certificates and contribution history.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Medical certificates
• contribution history
• doctor's assessment

Related events

• Rentenversicherungsnummer (pension ID) registration
  Critical
  When triggered
• Rentenversicherung contribution confirmation
  High
  When triggered
• Betriebliche Altersvorsorge (company pension) enrollment
  Medium
  When triggered
• Confirm social insurance registration (health, pension, unemployment)
  Critical
  14 days after employment start
• Review pension record (Rentenversicherungsverlauf)
  High
  Annually