# Disability
People with disabilities have a right to live the same way as people without physical or learning impairments. You will find information and services related to disability here.
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If you would like information about your future pension entitlements and your pension start date, you can request this informally at any time.
From your 27th birthday onwards, you will receive annual pension information from your pension insurance provider if you have paid contributions for a total of at least 5 years. You can also request the pension information informally at any time.
If you are no longer able to work due to illness or disability, you can in many cases receive a reduced earning capacity pension.
If your spouse or registered partner dies, in many cases you can receive a widow's or widower's pension.
If you have been determined to have a degree of disability of at least 50, you can apply for the issuance of a severely disabled person's card.
If your severely disabled ID card expires or you have lost it, you can apply for a new one.
If you are affected by a disability, you can apply for a determination of your disability under certain conditions. This will also determine the degree of disability.