Monthly assistance for the blind under Section 72 of SGB XII, provided by the Social Welfare Office as means-tested assistance for blind people (in addition to the blind person's allowance).
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Documents you need
Decision on Blindness Benefits / 100% Disability Rating · Identification card or passport
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 Services Office
With proof of blindness (notification of determination from the Social Security Office).
Income and Asset Test
The Social Services Office is determining whether the individual is eligible for blindness assistance in addition to the blindness allowance.
Notice of Approval and Monthly Payment
Deduction from the blind person's allowance or supplement, depending on state law.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Blind individuals who receive a blindness allowance and require additional assistance to cover extra expenses related to their blindness.
Income limit
Income- and asset-based in accordance with SGB XII.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 65.0 % (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 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.