Participate in the "RV Fit" prevention program of the German Pension Insurance

Procedure

You can apply for participation in the prevention program online or in writing to the pension insurance provider responsible for you:

• You can submit the application online on the website of the "RV Fit" program.
• Alternatively, you can submit the application in writing. Download the necessary application forms from the German Pension Insurance website, fill them in completely and send them to your pension insurance provider.
• The information and advice centers as well as the voluntary helpers (insurance advisors) of the pension insurance will also help you with the application.
• You can also submit the application to your health insurance fund or insurance office.
• The responsible pension insurance provider will check your application.
• You will receive a decision.

Note: If you have already submitted an application for medical rehabilitation benefits and this is rejected, the responsible pension insurance provider must also advise you on prevention benefits.

Legal bases

• § 14 Sozialgesetzbuch Sechstes Buch (SGB VI)

More information

Legal remedy:

• Appeal
• You can find more information on how to lodge an appeal in the notification of your application.
• Legal action before the social court