In December, the 13th AHV pension will be paid out for the first time: Who will receive how much money
Not everyone benefits equally from the "thirteenth". The amount paid out depends on how well you can meet the criteria of the AHV. And there is an upper limit for married couples.
Switzerland's Federal Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV) will pay out a 13th monthly pension, known as the "13th AHV-Rente", starting December 3, 2026. The pension amount varies, with a maximum of 2520 Swiss francs per month, but the average payout will be 1580 francs. Around 2.6 million pension recipients will receive the extra payment, resulting in total expenditures of approximately 4 billion francs.
The amount received depends on individual circumstances, including marital status and residency, with married couples facing a cap on their combined pension.
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