medborger_i_danmark_engelsk.pdf - Ny i Danmark

Elderly people63Pre-retirement benefitand early retirementpensionThe usual age of retirement is 65 years,but some people choose to leave thelabour market earlier and collect preretirementbenefit (efterløn). Some peoplemay have so many physical and mentalproblems that they are unable to work andmay be granted early retirement pension(førtidspension).You have to meet certaincriteria in order to receive pre-retirementbenefit and early retirement pension.Please contact your municipal authorityfor further information.FAMILYNational pension schemeActive senior citizensAny pensioner is entitled to receive statepension. If you have lived in Denmark for40 years, i.e. from the age of 15 until yourretirement year, you are entitled to the fullstate pension. If you have lived inDenmark for a shorter period of time, yourpension will generally be lower. The localpension office determines the amount ofyour pension, and will tell you what youare entitled to.There are many opportunities for seniorcitizens with the necessary determinationand ability to pursue interests and live anactive life. The Danish government’sageing policy aims to enable seniorcitizens to influence and takeresponsibility for their own life as far aspossible. Elderly people therefore haveopportunities for taking part in decisionmaking,both on a personal level and intheir local community.