Pensions
Old-age pensions When you start working in Germany, you are insured in Germany and accrue a pension there. Unlike in Belgium, Germany has a uniform system for a pension in case of disability, death and old age. The amount of the pension depends on the insurance periods. The higher your salary in Germany, the higher […]
Pensions
In which country do you receive a pension benefit? If you work in Belgium, you will accrue a old-age pension in Belgium. The pension you accrue depends on the number of years you were insured in Belgium and the amount of your income. For each year that you work in Belgium, you will receive a […]
Working in several countries
European law stipulates that a person can only be covered by the social security legislation of one country. European Regulation 883/2004, which regulates coordination, sets out various rules as to which country is responsible. It regularly happens that someone works in several EU countries. Someone lives in the Netherlands, works for a Belgian employer also […]
Pensions
Here you can find information about the different pension models that are available if you live in Germany and work in the Netherlands. Old-age pension Display information The AOW pension (AOW stands for: Allgemeines Altersgesetz [General Old Age Act] is a basic benefit for senior citizens over 67. The amount of your AOW pension depends […]
Family
Anyone who lives and works in different countries and returns home daily or at least weekly is a cross-border commuter. Such persons have a special status under European law. The worker may be socially insured in the country of residence or in the country of employment under these regulations. In principle, the insurance law of […]
Unemployment
https://youtu.be/rpw5BG8dGb0 This film explains in German what the unemployment rules are if you live in Germany and work in the Netherlands. For the cross-border rules on unemployment, it is important that you were a cross-border commuter before you became unemployed. A cross-border commuter works in another EU country than the one where they live and […]
Health insurance supplement
The health insurance supplement (zorgtoeslag) is a financial subsidy from the Dutch government to ensure the affordability of health insurance. However, there are some conditions that you have to fulfil to get the health insurance supplement: You are 18 years or older Your income is not too highIn 2021 your income must not exceed € […]
Continued payment of wages and sickness allowance
The film below explains what the rules are if you live in Germany, work in the Netherlands and become ill. Continuation of pay If you work in the Netherlands and become ill, your employer will continue to pay your wages. If you have a permanent contract, your employer will continue to pay your wages for […]
Sickness and incapacity for work
You are insured for sickness benefits in Belgium. If you become ill and cannot work, you will first receive part of your salary from your employer. After that, you will often receive sickness benefits from the health insurance fund. Caution! Was your illness caused by an accident at work or an occupational disease? Then you […]
Illness and incapacity for work
Illness You are insured against incapacity for work in Belgium. If you fall ill and cannot work, you will first receive part of your salary from your employer. Then, in the event of illness, you will often receive a benefit from your health insurance. However, please note the following: Is your illness due to an […]