How can I prove my contribution periods for retirement?
July 27, 2022 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Christian Voigt
Dear lawyer specializing in social security law,
My name is Verena Netz and I am nearing retirement age. Unfortunately, I have discovered that my contribution periods for retirement have not been fully recorded. I have been working for over 30 years in various companies and have also spent some years abroad during this time. Now I am worried that these periods have not been correctly entered into my pension insurance, which could reduce my pension entitlements.
I have tried to verify my contribution periods myself, but due to the large number of employers and periods spent abroad, it has been difficult for me to gather all the relevant documents. I am concerned that I may not be able to provide all the necessary evidence and as a result, my pension entitlements may be diminished.
Can you please help me to prove my contribution periods for retirement? Are there ways to obtain missing documents or provide alternative evidence? What steps should I take to ensure that my pension entitlements are correctly calculated? I would be very grateful for your assistance and advice on this matter.
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Verena Netz
Dear Mrs. Netz,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding your pension entitlements and the review of your contribution periods. It is understandable that you are concerned when you realize that your contribution periods may not have been fully recorded. In such cases, it is important to carefully review the situation and, if necessary, obtain missing documents.
First and foremost, it is important that you gather all relevant documents available to you. These may include employment contracts, pay slips, pension insurance histories, contribution certificates from your respective employers, as well as documents regarding stays abroad. These documents can help you prove the actual contribution periods you have made.
If you are missing documents or they are no longer available, there are various ways to provide alternative evidence. For example, you can request information from the pension insurance carriers to supplement the missing periods. You can also contact your former employers to possibly obtain copies of old employment contracts or pay slips. Additionally, you can contact the German Pension Insurance and request an account clarification to review and potentially correct your contribution periods.
It is advisable to take action promptly and take the necessary steps to ensure that your pension entitlements are calculated correctly. The earlier you act, the sooner any discrepancies can be resolved. Early clarification can help you avoid or minimize potential pension reductions.
I am happy to assist you as a lawyer specializing in social security law in reviewing your contribution periods and enforcing your pension entitlements. Please do not hesitate to contact me to schedule a consultation.
Best regards,
Christian Voigt
