Non-insurance benefits in statutory pension insurance are generally considered to be pension benefits that do not correspond to previous contributions, either in terms of their nature or in terms of their amount. When it comes to additional benefits paid to population groups that have recently entered the pension system but involve not only benefit recipients but also additional contributors, the characteristics of the pay-as-you-go system should be considered in the assessment. The same applies to the recognition of child-rearing benefits. Under this condition, the non-insurance benefits are likely to be significantly lower and mainly covered by the federal subsidy.
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