A state benefit intended to offset the additional expenses incurred due to blindness, regardless of income.
Damit wir Apply for a blindness allowance mit dem zuständigen Versorgungsamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
Oder Großstadt wählen:
Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for a blindness allowance.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
Submit an application to the Social Security Office
Eye exam results regarding vision.
Medical Evaluation
Determination of blindness or severe visual impairment.
Ongoing monthly payment
Depending on the state, care benefits may be taken into account.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Blind and severely visually impaired individuals who reside in the respective state.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free—no application fee.
Typically about 45 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.