IV is currently the subject of retirement in Switzerland, especially so in the headlines (see, for example in Tages Anzeiger of 13 Sept. 2010), because the Federal Court recently decided to go to receive a disability pension due to the consequences of whiplash preventing, respectively. much ". The Federal Court has with the draft decision to the 6th IV revision anticipated practical.
to disability pension and where to purchase abroad, I have heard conflicting statements. This fact has recently led me to want to know more. Upon written request from the IV office of SVA in Zurich, I received it the following answer I in the place again like to give the exact wording:
principle, all Swiss citizens entitled to the orientation of a disability pension if they have paid contributions for at least three years. This applies irrespective of place of residence and whether they joined the compulsory or voluntary insurance are.
The pensions can be paid to the place of residence abroad, provided that the right of the State of residence permits. Payment is made directly by the Swiss Compensation Office in the currency of the country of residence. The eligible person may also be their pension at an appointed representative in Switzerland, a representative or pay to a Giro or bank account in Switzerland can.
supplementary benefits to the AHV / IV, but not exported.
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