Basic income support in case of reduced earning capacity
A social benefit under German SGB XII: in case of permanent full reduction in earning capacity, basic income support may exist from the age of 18. It is to be distinguished from the earning capacity pension of the statutory pension insurance.
- Also called
- basic income support in old age and in case of reduced earning capacity, SGB XII
In case of permanent full reduced earning capacity, basic income support under the German Social Code Book XII (SGB XII) may exist from the age of 18. [1, para. 3] It is not the same as the earning capacity pension of the statutory pension insurance, which additionally requires insurance periods (in principle three years of compulsory contributions in the last five years and a qualifying period of five years). [2, paras. 1, 2]
Whether the requirements are met in an individual case is decided by the competent body; this entry only explains the wording of the law. In detail: Earning capacity pension and basic income support. Legal status: 10.10.2026; applies to Germany; not legal advice.
Sources and literature
- § 41 SGB XII – Leistungsberechtigte (Grundsicherung im Alter und bei Erwerbsminderung). www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_12/__41.html
- § 43 SGB VI – Rente wegen Erwerbsminderung. www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_6/__43.html
In detail: Reduced earning capacity pension and basic income support: what the law regulates
Articles on this term
Knowledge articlePathways & orientation
Reduced earning capacity pension and basic income support: what the law regulates
Related terms
Found a mistake?
If something is factually wrong, out of date or unclear, let us know. You do not have to give any personal details.