Professional athletes may count years of activity prior to Social Security for their retirement pension
25 Sep 2026Effective: 25 Dec 202660 views
Who is affected:
Professional athletes (except footballers) retired or active with prior activity to their integration into Social Security
Summary
Professional athletes (except footballers) may count years worked before joining Social Security to calculate their retirement pension. The cost will be assumed by the Higher Sports Council.
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This Royal Decree allows professional athletes (cyclists, basketball players, handball players and others, excluding footballers) to count as contributions to the General Regime the periods of activity carried out from March 15, 1980 until the date of integration of their group into Social Security. Accreditation must …
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