Transitional Allowance Calculator
Calculate the transitional allowance for medical or occupational rehabilitation. With current 2026 standard rates, allowances and eligibility check.
Details
Transition Benefit per Month
€1,632.00
68% of regular pay (without child)
Regular Pay
€2,400.00
80% of gross
Per Day
€54.40
Note: Transition benefit is paid during medical or vocational rehabilitation. It is 68% of the last net earnings (75% with child). This is a simplified calculation. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is transitional allowance (Uebergangsgeld)?
Transitional allowance is a benefit from the pension insurance or professional association during medical or vocational rehabilitation. It secures your livelihood during the measure.
How much is the transitional allowance?
It amounts to 68% of the last net salary (75% with a child). For benefits from the statutory accident insurance, it may be higher.
Are 2026 standard rates reflected?
Yes — Bürgergeld, child benefit (€255/child), Wohngeld and other social benefits are all set to 2026 rates. Source: Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) and German social code (SGB).
Guide
Quick Answer
The transitional allowance calculator computes the amount of transitional benefit during medical or vocational rehabilitation.
What is the Transitional Allowance Calculator?
The transitional allowance calculator computes the amount of transitional benefit during medical or vocational rehabilitation.
How does the Transitional Allowance Calculator work?
Enter your last gross salary. The transitional allowance is 68% of the last net pay (75% with children) and is paid by the pension or accident insurance.
Key Data and Facts
Transitional allowance: 68% of net (75% with children). Paid by the pension or accident insurance. Requirement: participation in a rehabilitation programme.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate the transitional allowance (Uebergangsgeld) step by step: 1. Determine the last net pay: the net salary from the last calendar month before the rehabilitation measure begins. 2. Check the calculation basis: the net income is decisive, capped at the contribution assessment ceiling of the pension insurance. 3. Calculate the transitional allowance: without a child: 68 % of the last net pay. With at least 1 child (or a spouse in need of care): 75 % of the net pay. 4. Duration of payment: for the entire duration of the medical or vocational rehabilitation measure. For medical rehab: typically 3-6 weeks. For vocational rehab (retraining): up to 2 years. 5. Cost bearer: Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or the statutory accident insurance. 6. Social insurance: while receiving the transitional allowance, there is mandatory insurance in health insurance (KV), long-term care insurance (PV) and unemployment insurance (AV). The rehabilitation provider bears the contributions.
Calculation Example
Last net income 2,400 EUR, 1 child. Transitional allowance (75 %): 2,400 x 0.75 = 1,800 EUR/month. Without a child (68 %): 2,400 x 0.68 = 1,632 EUR/month.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS)
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) — gesetze-im-internet.de
Full methodology at Methodology.
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