From 1 January 2026, eligible OASI pensioners will be entitled to an additional monthly pension – the so-called 13th OASI pension. It will be paid out for the first time in December 2026 and then annually in December.

Entitlement to the 13th pension exists only if an old-age pension will be drawn in December of the year in question. If e. g. a person dies in November or earlier, there is no entitlement to the 13th pension.

If a person entitled to a pension dies during the month of December, both the regular OASI pension for December and the 13th pension are due. In this case, both benefits are considered current pensions and are part of the deceased person's inheritance.

The 13th OASI pension is paid exclusively to beneficiaries of OASI old-age pensions. There is no entitlement to a 13th payment for survivors', children's and supplementary pensions.

OASI pensioners do not need to take any special steps to receive the 13th pension. Payment is made automatically by the competent compensation office.

 

Calculation

The amount of the 13th OASI pension is calculated as follows:

• It corresponds to one twelfth (1/12) of the old-age pensions actually paid out in the calendar year in question.
• Child pensions, supplementary pensions and the pension supplement for women of the transitional generation (OASI 21) are not taken into account.

 

Special cases:

• Early retirement:
  Even in the case of early retirement, the 13th pension is granted on the basis of the amount of pension drawn in advance. The reduction due to early retirement therefore also affects the 13th pension.
• Deferred pension:
  In the case of deferred old-age-pensions, the 13th pension is paid for the first time from the date on which at least part of the old-age-pension is drawn. The calculation will be based analogously of the part of the actually drawn pension.

 

Information for insured persons:

How and when insured persons are informed about the 13th OASI pension depends on when they become entitled to a old-age-pension.

The following applies to persons who are already receiving a old-age-pension before 1 January 2026:

• They will be informed in writing by the competent compensation office in the course of 2026.
• The notification will contain the basis of calculation and terms of payment regarding the 13th OASI pension.

 

For persons whose pension begins on or after 1 January 2026:

• The method of calculation and payment of the 13th pension will be explained directly in the pension decision.
• In the case of a deferred pension, entitlement to the 13th pension only arises when the OASI old-age-pension is drawn (in full or in part).

 

No impact on supplementary benefits:

The 13th OASI pension is an additional benefit and does not lead to a reduction or cancellation of supplementary benefits. It is financed by additional revenue.

Basically, anyone who cannot cover their basic needs with their OASI pension and other income (e. g. from a pension fund) is entitled to supplementary benefits. These are calculated by comparing income and expenditure. Normally, an increase in income leads to a reduction in supplementary benefits. However, the 13th OASI pension is an exception: it is not taken into account as income when calculating supplementary benefits.

 

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