Apply for a health insurance subsidy for pensioners from the agricultural pension fund

You can apply for the health insurance contribution subsidy in writing, in person or online:
Written application:

• Download the application and attachment form from the website of the Social Insurance for Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (SVLFG). Fill it out completely and compile the required documents.
• You can send your completed and signed application form with the required documents by post to your agricultural pension fund.
• Your agricultural pension fund will check your application. You will receive a written decision by post or in your electronic mailbox at the SVLFG.

Note: A person you trust can also submit your application on your behalf. Please submit a corresponding power of attorney to your agricultural pension fund. As long as the power of attorney is valid, your agricultural pension fund will only contact your authorized person.

Personal application during the consultation:

• Compile the documents required for the application and make an appointment with the agricultural pension fund or an SVLFG advice center.
• Your application will be recorded during your consultation.
• Your agricultural pension fund will check your application. You will receive a written decision by post or in your electronic mailbox at the SVLFG.

Application via online procedure:

• Go to the SVLFG online portal and log in there.
• Complete the form and upload the necessary documents. Then submit your application online. You will receive the application as a PDF in your online mailbox.
• Your agricultural pension fund will check your application. You will receive a written notification in your electronic mailbox at the SVLFG.
  

You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance premium if you

• are a voluntary member of the statutory health insurance scheme
• or are insured with a private health insurance company that is subject to German supervision.

A subsidy towards health insurance contributions from a health insurance fund excludes the subsidy from the Landwirtschaftliche Alterskasse.

• Proof of the amount of the health insurance contribution
• Proof of the amount of a health insurance contribution subsidy from the statutory pension insurance scheme
  

There is no deadline.

• § Section 35a of the Act on Old-Age Insurance for Farmers (ALG)

An appeal against the grant decision can be lodged within one month (3 months abroad) of its notification. If the appeal is unsuccessful, there is the option of taking legal action before the social court.

Forms available: Yes
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance necessary: No
Online services available: Yes

11.04.2022