Special retirement pension

In the federal state of Vienna, a monthly subsidy is granted to financially secure individuals with many years of heavy night work in retirement. The special retirement pension is aimed at insured persons who have reached the age limit and whose earned income is below the marginal earnings threshold. This permanent funding instrument in the social and health sector is intended to ensure the social security of those who have been particularly burdened by around-the-clock night shifts over decades. The benefit is paid as a social insurance benefit and complements occupational pension entitlements as a charitable special benefit.

The prerequisite for the subsidy is reaching the age of 57 for men or 52 for women, as well as proof of at least 180 months of heavy night shifts within the last 360 calendar months or a total of 240 months over the entire insurance period. There must be no additional compulsory insured employment, and the income must be below the marginal earnings threshold. The application is made to the competent pension insurance institution; there is no deadline. This increases the attractiveness of this funding, especially for insured persons who are close to retirement and, due to their favorable income situation, cannot receive a regular pension in full. The unlimited availability and monthly payment schedule guarantee planning security in old age.