What benefits am I entitled to in case of occupational disability?
May 11, 2024 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Fred Schönecker
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am contacting you as I urgently need information about my entitlements in case of occupational disability. My name is Tina Gerdes and I have been working as a nurse in a hospital for 10 years. Recently, I was diagnosed with a serious illness that makes it impossible for me to continue working in my profession. This has significant consequences for me, both financially and health-wise.
Currently, I am receiving sick pay, but I am unsure about the benefits I am entitled to in case of occupational disability. I am concerned about my financial security and would like to know if I am eligible for a disability pension or if there are other support options available to me.
Furthermore, I am wondering what steps I need to take to claim my entitlements and what documentation or evidence I will need for this. I am currently very uncertain and would appreciate detailed advice and clarification on this matter.
Can you please specify the benefits I am entitled to in case of occupational disability, how to apply for them, and what further steps I should take to stabilize my financial situation?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Best regards,
Tina Gerdes
Dear Mrs. Gerdes,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding your entitlements in case of occupational disability. I am sorry to hear that you are facing a serious illness and are no longer able to work as a nurse. I would be happy to provide you with detailed information about the benefits that you may be entitled to in case of occupational disability.
In your case, it is important to determine if you are eligible for a disability pension. The disability pension is a state benefit paid when you can no longer work or can only work to a limited extent due to illness or disability. To claim this benefit, certain requirements must be met. These include having paid into the statutory pension insurance for at least five years and having paid mandatory contributions for at least three years in the five years before the onset of the disability. It will also be assessed whether you are still able to work at least three hours a day in the general job market.
To apply for the disability pension, you will need various documents, including medical reports, treatment records, certificates, and other medical documents proving your illness and inability to work. It is important that you carefully compile all relevant documents and submit them to the pension insurance provider to substantiate your claim.
In addition to the disability pension, there are other support options available to you. These include, for example, benefits for medical rehabilitation, benefits for participation in the labor market, or support from the Federal Employment Agency.
To stabilize your financial situation, I recommend that you promptly contact your relevant pension insurance provider and apply for a disability pension. It is important that you submit all necessary documents in full and thoroughly document your illness and inability to work.
If you have any further questions or need assistance with the application for disability pension, I am happy to help. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred Schönecker
