2026 is expected to see approximately 130,000 insured individuals exit the labor market, according to EFKA estimates, with the retirement rate appearing significantly more restrained compared to previous years. Today, “Apogevmatini” maps out all available pathways to retirement, highlighting the basic and special provisions that continue to apply. Individual cases are numerous and often complex, as pension allocation requires meeting five basic criteria that determine who can retire and when they can leave employment.
The five requirements
IKA – INSURED BEFORE 1993
Mothers insured with IKA before 1993 with minor children, having 5,500 stamps by 2011. They retire in 2026 with an age limit of 58.5 years. If born in 1966, they retire with reduced pension at 60.2 years. Those born in 1967 retire with reduced pension in 2026 with an age limit of 58.5 years.
Women with 5,500 days, minor child in 2012, and completed 55th year by 2018 retire with reduced pension at 61 years of age. If they turned 55 from 2019 onwards, they retire at 62 with reduced pension.
Men and women with 10,500 days by 2012 retire at 62 years.
TRANSITION
Insured individuals in heavy and unhealthy occupations with 10,500 days, of which 7,500 days in heavy work, retire at 60 years with reduced pension and at 62 with full pension. With 3,600 days in heavy work and 4,500 total, they retire at 62 with full pension.
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