German Pension Supplement Folded Into December Payments as DRV Issues New Notices

Overview

• From December 2025, the previously separate supplement is integrated into the monthly pension and handled automatically without any application.
• Adjusted pension notices are being sent from mid‑November 2025, and recipients are advised to check the figures carefully and seek guidance if needed.
• The DRV will compare November and December amounts to trigger any small back payment automatically, the December pension is due on December 30, and the Postbank cash payout option ends in December.
• The integrated amount counts as income for survivor’s benefits, with any resulting reductions applied on a time delay starting July 1, 2026.
• Experts warn the higher gross pension may push some retirees over the tax allowance and raise income tax and the solidarity surcharge, with voluntary statutory insurance contributions cited as a possible mitigant.