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Apply for a grant in Lichtenau

If you apply for Apply for a grant in Lichtenau (Nordrhein-Westfalen), expect about approx. 3 weeks. Beihilfestelle Lichtenau is responsible.

Last reviewed: August 02, 2026Verified sources:Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Medical and pharmacy bills · Personalausweis oder Reisepass

  2. 2

    Costs

    Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag

Processing time

approx. 3 weeks in Lichtenau

The Beihilfestelle Lichtenau in Lichtenau currently needs about approx. 3 weeks. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.

Official: max. approx. 1 months

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Collect receipts

    Medical, dental, and pharmacy bills, as well as prescriptions.

  2. 2

    Submit an application to the grant office

    Online portal or paper application with supporting documents (copies).

  3. 3

    Notice of Grant and Reimbursement

    The assessment rate depends on status (e.g., 50% for civil servants, 70% for retirees).

Required documents

  • Medical and pharmacy billsMandatory
  • Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Civil servants, judges, retirees, and their eligible dependents.

Income limit

Success rate

approx. 95.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Original invoices submitted instead of copies
  • The one-year application deadline has passed

Common reasons for rejection

  • Expense not eligible for assistance
  • The application deadline (usually 1 year after the invoice date) has passed

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

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Questions & Answers

By when must receipts be submitted?

The application deadline is generally one year from the invoice date.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Data quality
100 %

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