Rentenbescheid (pension decision) review

Overview

Use this when pension payments start but the amount seems wrong. File Widerspruch within one month of the Rentenbescheid—DRV will review the calculation.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

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

What you'll need

• Rentenbescheid letter
• contribution history

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• How do I activate the online function on my residence permit (eAT)?
• Why is everyone telling me to create a BundID account?
• I'm trying to use my BundID with my residence permit but my phone won't read the chip.

Related events

• Rentenversicherungsnummer (pension ID) registration
  Critical
  When triggered
• Regelaltersrente application (standard retirement pension)
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Erwerbsminderungsrente application (disability pension)
  Critical
  When triggered
• Rentenversicherung contribution confirmation
  High
  When triggered
• Frührente / Altersrente für langjährig Versicherte
  High
  Deadline applies