Vaccination, pension, tax return – what changes in March

1. Measles vaccination is mandatory

At the The Measles Protection Act comes into force on March 1st. The law, which was passed on November 14, is intended to provide school and kindergarten children with better protection against measles. From the beginning of March, therefore All children from the first year of life have a measles vaccinationas soon as they are supposed to go to school or kindergarten. People who work in community and health facilities, such as educators, teachers or nursing staff, must also be vaccinated against measles.

If parents do not have their children vaccinated and still send them to a childcare facility, they will commit an administrative offense in the future. Here faces a fine of up to 2,500 euros. This fine can also be imposed, for example, on daycare centers that do not allow children to be vaccinated or on non-vaccinated personnel.

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2. Tax return: Moving expenses flat rate will be increased by March 1st

in case of a professional relocation taxpayers can start from the beginning of March deduct higher flat rate than advertising costs or get a refund from the employer free of charge. As of March 1, 2020 the flat rate for married and life partners rises to 1,639 euros, the flat rate for singles at 820 euros. The amount of the increase for children and other relatives is then EUR 361.

While transport and travel costs, double rental payments and brokerage fees can be deducted in the proven amount, all other relocation expenses can be claimed in this lump sum.

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3. Repetition prescription makes medication easier

As of March, doctors for Patients who need medication on a regular basis have a repeat prescription exhibit. This decision is also part of the Measles Protection Act. This allows patients to receive their medication in a pharmacy up to three times within a year, without having to go back to the doctor's office becomes.

4. Speed ​​camera warning app: innovation should apply "as soon as possible"

The Federal Council passed it on February 14, and it will probably come into force in the coming weeks – at least on the official site, it should happen "as soon as possible": Speed ​​camera warnings on smartphones or navigation devices must not be used while driving. It is now expressly laid down in the road traffic regulations. loophole: Police officers are not allowed to simply search the smartphone – nor is it forbidden to use such warning apps as a passenger. More: Police are not allowed to control cell phones – speed camera apps are now illegal – but there is a loophole for drivers

And exciting for cyclists: In the amendment, the green arrow regulation for cyclists has also been expanded. If you want to turn right from a cycle lane or path, you can do so at a crossing with a green arrow.

5th March 31st important for pension

March is also an important month for your pension contributions. Those who are still making provisions for old age can increase or even acquire their own pension entitlement for the past year 2019. Interested parties can make corresponding voluntary pension payments until March 31, 2020. This means that gaps in the insurance account can also be closed in order to acquire claims to rehab benefits, for example.

Anyone who has fulfilled the requirements for their regular old-age pension for the first time on January 1, 2020 can still apply retrospectively until the end of March. If you do not apply for a pension until April 1, your regular old-age pension will only begin then. Whether you are already entitled to receive a regular old-age pension depends on your age, degree of disability and contribution period. As of January 1, 2020, anyone who has acquired a pension and who was rescued on April 1, 1954 can retire without a discount – i.e. 65 years and 8 months.

6. Hand luggage: Eurowings reduces services

In the future, travelers with a basic fare will get less for their money at the Lufthansa subsidiary. Two changes have been introduced: In the future, only one piece of luggage measuring 55x40x23 centimeters may be taken free of charge. So far, two pieces of luggage were allowed. Those who have more luggage have to pay extra. Existing bookings are not yet affected by this change. The second change concerns check-in. From March, only online check-in will be free for travelers with a basic tariff. If you want to check in at the counter, you can also book this service.

7. Specialist Immigration Act eases way to Germany

Another new law will come into force in early March. In order to counter the shortage of skilled workers in Germany, that should Specialist Immigration Act Make it easier for specialists from non-EU countries to find their way to Germany.

Former There are no longer restrictions on professions with major personnel problems – Likewise, the priority check, in which it was examined whether Germans or other EU citizens are also eligible for a job, has been dropped. Anyone who can speak German and is sufficiently qualified can search for a job in the country for up to six months. The federal government estimates that the new rules will apply each year around 25,000 additional specialists come to Germany.

8th local elections in Bavaria on March 15

At the March 15 will hold local elections in Bavaria instead of. Local parliaments are elected – that is, municipal councils, city councils and district councils. Come in 24 municipalities like Munich and Nuremberg held the elections of the mayors and the election of the district administrator in 64 counties.

In many municipalities belonging to the district, the first mayors or mayors are also elected. In contrast to state or federal elections, EU citizens are also entitled to vote.

Local elections in Bavaria: All information on the election on March 15 at a glance

9th Annual General Meeting of Deutsche Telekom on March 27

At the March 27, 2020 will be the Annual General Meeting at Deutsche Telekom instead of. For the first time since the 2013 financial year, however, shareholders have to choose one again falling dividend hire: For the 2019 financial year, the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom only 0.60 euros per dividend-bearing share suggested. That is ten cents less than the year before.

Read also: My share of the week: Deutsche Telekom surprises everyone

10. Apple presented the new iPhone 9 at the end of March

It has not yet been confirmed, but it seems logical: Apple last used March to present innovations. The website "iphone-ticker.de" now names a specific date for the launch of the iPhone 9 for the first time Tuesday March 31st, to be shown. The basis for this assumption is that Apple already held spring events in 2019 and 2018, at which the Group from Cupertino presented hardware, services and software innovations.

Tim Cook will be fine this year introduce the iPhone 9. The expected new iPhone, which is reminiscent of the iPhone 8 in terms of construction and design, is to come onto the market as the successor to the iPhone SE 2. According to analysts, the price should also be fixed: According to the industry service "Fast Company", the new entry-level model will change $ 399 amount – the equivalent of around 365 euros.

11th insurance year for moped, moped and mokick begins

As every year, March is also an important time for the drivers of mopeds, mopeds and mokicks. The new insurance year begins. This means that a new license plate is now necessary. Anyone who continues to drive with the old license plate not only becomes punishable, but is also not insured in the event of an accident. According to ARAG experts, this also applies to drivers of scooters, quads, minicars, segways, e-bikes and S-pedelecs. An additional approval from the tourist office is here – unlike motorcycles! – not necessary. A vehicle tax is also not due.

12. The securing of evidence after sexualised violence becomes a cash benefit

Victims of sexual violence or sexual abuse will no longer have to pay for evidence in the future. As of March 1, this will be a cash benefit. Among other things, the analysis of sperm or tests to detect knockout drops in victims are covered. The aim is to improve the persecution of perpetrators.

13. Advertising for beauty surgeries no longer for young people

Advertising for cosmetic surgery, which is primarily aimed at young people, will be banned from March 1, 2020. So far, such advertisements have only been prohibited for a target group under the age of 14, but not for older young people. Online advertising on social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram is also affected by the new regulation. OPs with medical need are not affected by the innovations.

14th country doctor premium in Saxony-Anhalt

In the fight against the shortage of doctors, the so-called country doctor premium was introduced in Saxony-Anhalt. From March, scholarships are to be used to attract more doctors to a location in the country. The statutory health insurance association is responsible.