Overview

• The pension authority has sent review letters this month to orphan‑pension recipients, requesting evidence that their existing education or training status continues.
• Entitlement normally ends at age 18 but can run to 27 for those in school, university, vocational training or an approved voluntary service.
• Accepted proof includes confirmations from institutions or employers, transcripts, certificates, apprenticeship or training contracts, and semester or official attestations.
• Documents may be filed by mail or uploaded online using forms R5462 and S8003, after which the DRV examines the claim and issues a written decision.
• Recipients must meet stated deadlines or risk losing payments, with up to four months between education phases still covered as a transition period.