Apply for a blindness allowance
A state benefit intended to offset the additional expenses incurred due to blindness, regardless of income.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a blindness allowance mit dem zuständigen Versorgungsamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for a blindness allowance.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Social Security Office
Eye exam results regarding vision.
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Medical Evaluation
Determination of blindness or severe visual impairment.
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Ongoing monthly payment
Depending on the state, care benefits may be taken into account.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
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)
Most common mistakes
- •The ophthalmologist's report is out of date or incomplete
- •Other benefits (e.g., nursing care allowance) are not taken into account
Common reasons for rejection
- •Blindness or severe visual impairment not medically confirmed
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
Wie lange dauert Blindengeld beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 45 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %