Old-age provision 13th AHV pension can be paid out from the end of 2026
The 13th AHV pension can be paid out from December 2026. Parliament has given the green light. However, it has not yet been decided how the "thirteenth" for pensioners will be financed.
03.03.2025, 16:57
SDA
On Monday, the National Council was the second chamber to approve the legal basis for the payment of the "thirteenth", with 193 votes in favor, none against and no abstentions. The 13th pension is paid out at the end of the year to everyone who is entitled to an AHV pension in the year in question. Heirs are not entitled to the supplement.
Expenditure on the 13th old-age pension is expected to amount to around CHF 4.2 billion in 2026. An additional monthly pension will be paid out. The 13th pension must not lead to recipients of supplementary benefits (EL) having their benefits reduced.
How the 13th AHV pension will be financed is still unclear. The responsible committee of the Council of States is currently dealing with this issue.
