tillægspension

Tillægspension is a Danish term referring to an additional pension that can be supplementary to the state pension (folkepension) and ATP (Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension). It is primarily designed to provide extra income for individuals who may have had lower earnings or periods of unemployment during their working lives, thus accumulating less in their occupational and private pension schemes.

Eligibility for tillægspension is generally based on factors such as age, residency in Denmark, and income. The specific rules and amounts can vary depending on the individual's circumstances and the prevailing legislation. It is often means-tested, meaning that higher personal income in retirement can reduce the amount of tillægspension received.

The purpose of tillægspension is to ensure a more adequate standard of living in old age, particularly for those who might otherwise struggle to maintain it solely on their basic state pension. It aims to promote greater financial security and reduce poverty among the elderly. Information and application procedures for tillægspension are typically handled by the relevant Danish public authorities, such as the National Labour Market Agency (Styrelsen for Arbejdsmarked og Rekruttering).