[The effects of the social security system on the life situation of old people (author's transl)].

The situation of old people is determined by the system of Social Security in a various way. A point of most importance are effects of pensions etc. on the distribution of income. It is shown, that distribution of old-age pensions follows the same scheme, which is dominating in the distribution of primary income. This is due to the basic principles of the Social Security System, which intensify inequality.