The Contribution group key (BGRS) is a four-digit numeric key used in the notification procedure for Social security. It shows how contributions are to be accounted for in the individual branches of insurance for an employee.
What is the contribution group key?
The contribution group key describes the contribution-law classification of an employee in the various branches of social security Social security.
A specific digit is used for each branch of insurance. These four digits make up the complete contribution group code, which is particularly relevant for reports to Social security.
How is the contribution group key structured?
The four positions of the BGRS have a defined order:
- Stage: Health insurance
- 2. Stand: Pension insurance
- 3. Stage: Unemployment insurance
- 4. Placeholder: Long-term care insurance
Which digit is specified in the respective position depends on the insurance or contribution law assessment of the employee in the corresponding branch of insurance.
connection with the reporting procedure
The contribution group key is used in the social security notification procedure. It is one of the details used to represent an employee's insurance status for the individual Sozialversicherung branches.
The basics of electronic employee reporting are explained under the glossary term SV reporting procedure explained.
Contribution group key and person group key
The contribution group key is to be distinguished from the employee group key. The BGRS describes the contribution-related classification in the individual Sozialversicherung branches, whereas the employee group key indicates the type or employee group of an employment relationship.
