Planning early retirement

You’re eyeing the exit a little earlier: more freedom, fewer status meetings. Sounds good, but the numbers need to line up. Between leaving work and the state pension, health cover and steady income must be sorted. Better to tidy it now than pay for surprises later.

Essential cover
for this moment

Essential: health insurance

Public Health

from
130 €
 / month

Leaving work before pension age? In Germany you must keep continuous health cover. Statutory insurance keeps care and contributions predictable during the gap years.

Essential: health insurance
Smart alternative: private

Private Health

from
200 €
 / month

If you qualify, private plans can offer stronger benefits and tailored premiums in early retirement. Useful when leaving employer coverage or going self‑employed.

Smart alternative: private
Commonly paired: pension

Private Pension

from
25 €
 / month

Bridges the income gap between your last paycheck and the state pension. Set flexible payouts so fixed costs are covered while you enjoy life without full‑time work.

Commonly paired: pension
Extra protection: legal

Income Protection

from
25 €
 / month

Early exits can involve contract changes, severance, or pension claims. Legal cover helps with advice and costs if negotiations or paperwork turn into disputes.

Extra protection: legal

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