August cash bonuses distributed among 21 million pensioners as special scheme concludes
In Germany, as of July 2025, there is no new or special additional deduction for long-term care insurance contributions for pensioners, according to the information available up to June 2025.
Pensioners in Germany, like civil servants, continue to pay half of the contribution rate for long-term care insurance, which is currently 2.4%. This is part of the mandatory social security system, with contributions typically split between employers and employees during employment.
From August 2025, the contribution rate will increase to 3.6% (or 1.8% for those entitled to assistance). This change is based on the Long-Term Care Contribution Rate Adjustment Ordinance 2025.
In January 2025, long-term care contributions were withheld retroactively due to rising costs. An additional contribution to long-term care insurance in July 2025 was also withheld to settle the contribution rate increase for the first six months of the year. However, there is no specific information regarding an additional deduction for long-term care insurance contributions for pensioners in July 2025.
The net pension should remain unchanged for the rest of the year. In August, millions of pensioners are expected to receive a significant 3.74% increase in their pensions, not related to any new deduction for long-term care insurance contributions.
For the most precise details, one would typically consult official German tax or social security publications (e.g., from Deutsche Rentenversicherung or Bundesfinanzministerium) or a tax professional specializing in German social insurance law for 2025.
Pensioners in Germany, while they do not receive a new or specific additional deduction for long-term care insurance contributions in July 2025, continue to pay half of the contribution rate as part of their mandatory social security system obligations. In August 2025, those same pensioners will see an increase in their contribution rate for long-term care insurance, as per the Long-Term Care Contribution Rate Adjustment Ordinance 2025.
