Insurance confusion

Two days cost Salzburger his pension

Heinz Gassinger smiles, despite the confusion with the authorities.(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

Wrong date, lots of Gwirks! Heinz Gassinger retired in 2019 - years later, it cost him dearly. Social security demanded that the former self-employed sales representative repay his pension money in the amount of 2,000 euros.

The unwelcome mail arrived almost three years after his retirement. "I thought it must be a mistake and was completely perplexed," recalls Heinz Gassinger. The former self-employed sales representative received a letter from his social insurance (SVS). They suddenly demanded part of his pension money back. It was just under 2,000 euros - and a misunderstanding over a mere two days.