Many people who are retiring prefer to pack their bags as quickly as possible. Finally time to travel and see the world! Good idea of course, but there are some things you have to take into account. Such a trip has consequences for your pension, benefit or AIO. What consequences exactly? Our experts know all about this.
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Everything about your AIO supplement
Do you receive a supplementary income provision for the elderly (AIO) on top of your AOW benefit? Then you may stay outside the Netherlands for a maximum of thirteen weeks per calendar year. Can you be found outside the country's borders for longer? This will then have consequences for your AIO supplement. More information about your AIO supplement can be found on the website the Social Insurance Bank.
Concurrence of pension and benefit
It is possible that in addition to (part of) your pension, you also receive a benefit, such as unemployment benefits. In that case, you also have to deal with the conditions and rules of the UWV or your municipality if you want to take vacation days. In this article Read more about holidays during your unemployment benefit.
Traveling during your retirement? Let me check!
- Check whether your health insurance covers all necessary medical costs abroad, and at what rate. It may be advisable to take out additional (travel) insurance.
- Check whether you have sufficient financial resources to pay for your travel and accommodation. And whether you can access your bank account from your holiday destination.
- You can apply for a European health insurance card (EHIC card) for certain countries within Europe. This can be done for free and very easily through your health insurer.
Holiday, so no emigration
In this blog we talk specifically about holidays. Are you planning to emigrate abroad? Then different rules apply. You can find them at, among others the website of the central government.
Continuing to work after retirement
If you continue to work after retirement, you cannot simply go on (long) vacation. You are still employed. You then have to deal with the legal regulations regarding holiday requests and the specific agreements that apply with your employer. Therefore, always check this carefully in your employment contract, collective labor agreement and personnel guide.
Continue working after retirement? In this article it says everything you need to know.
Learn more!
What else should you leave out when you go on holiday during your old age? Our experts have selected a number of interesting links for you.
- Holiday pay on your pension and AOW, what exactly does it work? (source: almostmetpensioen.nl)
- How am I insured for healthcare when I am on holiday abroad? (source: Rijksoverheid.nl)
- I got sick while traveling. What now? (Source: NetherlandsWorldwide)
More information
Do you have questions about taking a holiday or going abroad after your retirement? Please contact us, even if you are not a member of De Unie are. Our Service Center is available every working day from 8.30:17.00 AM to 0345:851 PM via sc@unie.nl and 963 XNUMX XNUMX.
