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Extension of rehabilitation pension until 31 August 2025

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Please note that the information on this page pertains to the disability and rehabilitation pension system that was in effect until August 31, 2025. Applicants from September 1, 2025, are assessed according to the new system, while those who had a valid assessment in the old system until at least August 31, 2025, were automatically transferred to the new system.

Below, you can find information about the new system:

Medical- and rehabilitation allowance from 1 September 2025

Disability pension from 1 September 2025

Partial disability and activity grant from 1 September 2025

Integrated expert assessment from 1 September 2025

Revalidation must be accompanied by:

  • a new rehabilitation plan, providing information on the progress of previous rehabilitation

In some cases, confirmation from professionals is called for regarding attendance.

In addition, you must submit

If studying is part of the rehabilitation

  • confirmation of the number of credits from school if studying as part of the rehabilitation programme

If work is part of rehabilitation

  • confirmation from employer of employment ratio

  • updated revenue estimate

  • information on the use of a tax card

After 16 to 20 months in rehab, you may need to send a new medical certificate. You will be notified if this applies to you.