The Ärzteversorgung Berlin is the professional pension scheme for doctors in Berlin. For new doctors it is often the first contact with a pension arrangement that runs alongside the statutory pension. This guide explains how the contributions of the Ärztekammer Berlin are calculated, what its contribution regulation says about exemption, and where to find the remaining rules.
Short answer: The chamber contributions of the Ärztekammer Berlin follow a contribution table that is adopted every year. The assessment base is your income from medical work two years before the contribution year. The regulation names neither a percentage rate nor a maximum amount. Exemption from statutory pension insurance under section 6 SGB VI and the benefits of the Ärzteversorgung are found in the respective rules. Last updated: October 2026.
The most important points at a glance
- The contribution regulation of the Ärztekammer Berlin, as last amended on 19 November 2025, sets no rate. The amounts are in the annual contribution table.
- The contribution year is the calendar year. The assessment base is the year before the previous one.
- The assessment date is 1 February. What matters are the circumstances on that day.
- The regulation mentions a minimum contribution but gives no maximum amount in the text. The amount is in the table.
- The chamber rules contain nothing on exemption from statutory pension insurance. Section 6 SGB VI applies.
How does the Ärztekammer Berlin calculate the contribution?
The version of the contribution regulation last amended on 19 November 2025 provides that the level of contributions follows from a contribution table adopted for each contribution year. Contributions are annual, and the regulation gives no monthly amounts. The assessment base is income from medical work under tax law, including income from self-employment, employment, trade and other sources.
| Rule | Content | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution rate | None in the text, the level follows the annual table | Section 1(1) |
| Contribution year | Calendar year | Section 1(4) |
| Assessment base | Income from medical work two years before | Section 1(4), Section 3(1) |
| Assessment date | 1 February | Section 2(2) |
| Minimum contribution | Exists, amount in the table | Section 2(5), Section 8(2) |
| Maximum contribution | Not stated as an amount, reference to the last contribution bracket | Section 5(2) |
| Disability and care allowances | Reduce the income | Section 3(2) |
To check your contribution, follow these steps:
- Determine your income from medical work in the year before the previous year.
- Check whether you were a member on the assessment date of 1 February and met the conditions.
- Read the contribution table for the current contribution year and place yourself in the matching bracket.
- If you pay contributions to several chambers, note that special rules for proportional contributions apply.
What applies with several chambers and for new doctors?
The regulation contains special rules for members with contribution obligations in several professional chambers. Contributions are then calculated proportionally, or under the variant that is more favourable for you. The regulation contains no separate rule for new doctors. Depending on the situation, the obligation to pay arises with the tax assessment declaration or at the end of the admission date. Clarify these details with the chamber before you receive your first notice.
Exemption from statutory pension insurance
The contribution regulation of the Ärztekammer Berlin says nothing about exemption from statutory pension insurance. It mentions only that pensions from social insurance are not taken into account in the assessment. The exemption itself follows section 6 SGB VI and the rules of the Ärzteversorgung. If you are starting out, check the deadlines early. An overview of the basic questions is given in Befreiung von der Versicherungspflicht (in German).
Benefits of the Ärzteversorgung Berlin
The benefits of the Ärzteversorgung Berlin, such as old-age pension, disability pension and survivors benefits, are not covered by the contribution regulation. The chamber has published a short introduction to the Berlin scheme as a PDF, but the detailed benefits are set out in the statutes of the Ärzteversorgung. For the protection of your working capacity, see BU für Ärzte in Weiterbildung: Klauseln und Berufsgruppe (in German).
Frequently asked questions
When is the chamber contribution due?
Payment follows the notice from the chamber and the contribution year. The regulation links the obligation to the assessment date and to the submission of the tax assessment declaration. Check your notice carefully.
Does the contribution table apply the same way to all members?
No. The brackets depend on your income and your membership. The regulation distinguishes between compulsory and voluntary members, and special rules apply to members of several chambers.
Where do I find the current contribution table?
The table is adopted for each contribution year and is not part of the regulation itself. Ask the Ärztekammer Berlin for the table of the current year.
What to do now
- Determine your assessment date and check whether you were a member on that day.
- Read the contribution regulation and the table for the current contribution year.
- Clarify the exemption from statutory pension insurance under section 6 SGB VI before the contribution obligation starts.
- Read the statutes of the Ärzteversorgung Berlin on benefits and contributions, and write down your questions.
Related reading
- Ärzte in Weiterbildung: PKV, Versorgungswerk und BU richtig kombinieren (in German)
- Ärzteversorgung Baden-Württemberg: Beitrag, Befreiung, Leistungen (in German)
- Krankenversicherung beim Berufseinstieg: Vom Examen zum ersten Arbeitsvertrag (in German)
- Berufseinstieg nach dem Studium: So gelingt dir der Start (in German)
- BU für Ärzte in Weiterbildung: Klauseln und Berufsgruppe (in German)
Sources: Contribution regulation of the Ärztekammer Berlin, last amended 19 November 2025 (aekb.de, in German); Berliner Ärzteversorgung, short introduction (aekb.de, in German); Section 6 SGB VI (gesetze-im-internet.de, in German).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
