Exemption from contributions during maternity leave and parental leave
During maternity leave and parental leave, membership of the pension scheme is exempt from contributions whilst insurance cover remains in force, provided that no medical or veterinary practice is carried out during this period. For members in private practice, exemption from contributions during parental leave can only be granted under certain conditions. The SÄV service team is happy to answer any queries you may have.
The period of maternity leave is exempt from contributions. Parental leave is exempt from contributions as long as no income is earned from self-employment. To qualify, you must submit proof from the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Sachsen (KVS) or from your tax adviser. Exemption from contributions for parental leave is available until the child reaches the age of three at the latest.
Important: Periods during which no contributions were paid do not affect the amount of your future old-age pension. You can make voluntary additional payments to increase your pension entitlement, and you can also claim credit for periods spent raising children with the German Federal Pension Insurance (DRV).
Having periods spent raising children recognised by the DRV
Even compulsory members of a professional pension scheme such as the SÄV can apply to the German Pension Insurance (DRV) for the recognition of periods spent raising children and thereby also accrue pension entitlements there. Further information on this is available from the DRV.
Note: Certified copies of the birth certificates of the children born and raised should be enclosed with the application for the registration of child-rearing periods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For self-employed members, parental leave is exempt from contributions provided no income is derived from self-employment. To this end, proof must be submitted by the KVS or a tax adviser. Contribution-free parental leave is available until the child reaches the age of three at the latest.
For employed members, parental leave is also contribution-free as long as they are not practising medicine or veterinary medicine. This is reported electronically via your employer. Parental leave can be split up until the child reaches the age of 8, subject to an application to the employer.
Parental leave is available without the need to pay contributions, provided you can provide proof, but only until the child reaches the age of three.
Self-employed members should please submit their birth certificate and a confirmation from their health insurance provider regarding parental leave as proof.
This is no longer necessary for employed members.