US EditionNumber of Beneficiaries of Basic Insurance Increased in Old Age
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If the money is not sufficient in old age, over 66-year-olds can obtain basic security. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the number of persons affected has increased, while in another group it declined.
Due to permanent incapacity for work, fewer people are dependent on basic insurance. Overall, however, the number of beneficiaries is increasing – even more so in a group than ever before.
In December 2025, some 1.28 million people received these benefits, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office on Thursday. State subsidies are paid to those who have been permanently disabled or have reached the age limit and cannot finance their livelihoods from their own income.The age limit before 1947 was 65 years. For 1947 and later born, a gradual increase to 67 years applies. In December 2025, the age limit was 66 years and two months…
In December 2025, some 1.28 million persons received basic insurance benefits in the case of old age and disability according to the Twelfth Book of the Social Code (SGB XII). According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this was about 23,000 or 1.8% more persons than in December 2024. Adults who are permanently fully employed or have reached the age limit according to § 41 paragraph 2 of the SGB XII and cannot ensure their livelihood…
Around 1.28 million people received basic income support for the elderly and those with reduced earning capacity under Book XII of the German Social Code (SGB XII) in December 2025. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this was approximately 23,000, or 1.8%, more people than in December 2024. Eligible for benefits are adults who are permanently and totally incapacitated for work or who have reached the age limit according to S…
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