Continuation of pension accrual in case of disability
If you become disabled while still in employment and you are receiving WIA benefit, you will be entitled to full or partial paid-up continuation. You will then pay no or only part of your contribution, but you will continue to accrue capital. How much contribution you continue to pay depends on the degree of your disability. The Mars Pension Fund will pay the contribution to the extent of your disability. Please note: You can no longer change or cancel the voluntary premium in the event of incapacity for work. The non-contributory continuation takes place on the basis of your premium choice before your first day of illness.
Disability pension
You may also be entitled to a disability pension from the Mars Pension Fund, in addition to your WIA benefit. Disability pension is paid until the date when you can return to work or you retire or the date when you become eligible for AOW pension.
Disability pension is capped at 75% of your pensionable salary above the WIA benefit limit (€ 71,628.84 in 2024).
If you leave employment and subsequently become disabled, you will not be eligible for paid-up continuation by the Mars pension fund and disability pension from the Mars pension fund.
More information on disability is available at www.uwv.nl.