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Not all points are necessary or required in every case. We will help you determine which points are relevant or appropriate in your specific situation of bereavement.

Those legally obligated to arrange a funeral cannot bear the costs from their own income and assets and can therefore apply for funeral cost reimbursement in accordance with Section 74 of the German Social Code, Book XII (SGB XII).

You can use this form to apply for an advance payment from the German Postal Service's pension service.

You can use this form to apply for an advance payment from the Knappschaft (German miners' pension fund).

You can also submit this application electronically at www.deutsche-rentenversicherung.de/eAntrag.

The following explanations are intended to help you complete your pension application. Each explanation is numbered according to the corresponding question in the pension application.

Answering these questions is necessary to verify eligibility for the statutory health insurance for pensioners (KVdR). Under the KVdR insurance scheme, pensioners generally receive the same benefits from their health insurance fund as other members, such as employees with mandatory health insurance.

This information sheet provides answers to the most important questions that may arise when applying for a pension or when subsequently receiving a pension in connection with health insurance and long-term care insurance.