Apply for Parental Allowance Plus
Parental Allowance Plus is a version of the basic parental allowance for parents who wish to work part-time after the birth of their child—it offers twice the duration of benefits at half the amount.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for Parental Allowance Plus mit dem zuständigen Elterngeldstelle in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for Parental Allowance Plus.
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
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Use the parental leave calculator
Comparison of Basic Parental Leave Benefits vs. Parental Leave Plus, with and without the partnership bonus.
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Submit an application to the Parental Benefits Office
Including pay stubs, a birth certificate, and a statement regarding working hours.
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received a notice
ElterngeldPlus is half the amount of the basic parental allowance but lasts twice as long.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Parents who wish to return to work part-time after the birth and prefer a longer benefit period.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Partnership bonus not claimed (4 months per partner when both work part-time)
- •The choice between basic parental leave benefits and the Plus option has not been factored in
Common reasons for rejection
- •Working hours exceed the 32-hour limit
- •Income limit exceeded
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 ElterngeldPlus beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 60 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Familienportal des Bundes
- Data quality
- 100 %