1.   If the PEPP provider provides alternative investment options, the PEPP saver, while accumulating in the PEPP, shall be able to choose a different investment option after a minimum of five years from the conclusion of the PEPP contract and, in the case of subsequent changes, after five years from the most recent change of investment option. The PEPP provider may allow the PEPP saver to modify the chosen investment option more frequently.

2.   The modification of the investment option shall be free of charge for the PEPP saver.