SwitzerlandSozialstaat, Arbeit und Alltag 3 · Welfare, work and everyday life
What does the AHV 21 reform change about the reference age (Referenzalter) for women?
In the exam (German)
Was ändert die Reform AHV 21 beim Referenzalter der Frauen?
- aIt falls step by step from 64 to 63, so that women can retire earlier.Es sinkt schrittweise von 64 auf 63 Jahre, damit Frauen früher in Rente gehen.
- bIt rises step by step from 64 to 65, the same as for men.Es steigt schrittweise von 64 auf 65 Jahre, wie bei den Männern.Correct answer
- cIt rises step by step to 67 for women and men together.Es steigt für Frauen und Männer gemeinsam schrittweise auf 67 Jahre.
- dIt stays at 64; instead, the men's age is also lowered to 64.Es bleibt bei 64 Jahren; dafür sinkt das der Männer ebenfalls auf 64.
Why?
With AHV 21, the reference age for women is raised in steps from 64 to 65. After that, the same reference age of 65 applies to women and men.
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