INVESTIGATION OF A CLAIM FOR AN OLD-AGE PENSION

You are registered with the old age pension and surviving dependants insurance system (AVS);

60 % of the old age pension or of the complete disability pension

60 % of the old age pension or of the complete disability pension

Survivors who already receive a retirement or invalidity pension, receive an additional 20% on top of their retirement or invalidity pension (see factsheet 3.03, annex) instead of a separate survivor dependant's pension.

Like the old-age pension, an invalidity pension may also be paid out abroad.

You have the choice between a retirement pension that starts immediately, from which you draw your pension payments directly, and a deferred retirement pension for which the pension payments begin at a later date.

Assessment basis of old-age or disability pension of the deceased.

deferment of the calculation of an old-age pension to which he/she would be entitled.

At age 65, the disability pension is replaced by an old-age pension.

leaving the current assessment basis of old-age pension

We can optimize the level of Age Pension that will be received.

It is generally equivalent to 20% of the pension annuity paid.

The one-off payment in a Helvetia retirement pension allows you to immediately enjoy an additional pension.

Prior to December 31, 2009: The temporary disability pension is replaced by a lifetime retirement pension (of the same amount).