Apply for an extension of parental leave in Hitzacker
Apply for an extension of parental leave in Hitzacker is handled by Elterngeldstelle Hitzacker (zuständig für Hitzacker); in the region it currently takes about approx. 3 weeks.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Costs
Kostenlos
Processing time
approx. 3 weeks in Hitzacker
In Hitzacker we expect around approx. 3 weeks processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 1 months
How to proceed
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Submit a request for changes to the Parental Benefits Office
Before the start of the relevant months of life.
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Specify new allocation/conversion
For example, converting basic parental leave months into Parental Leave Plus months (1:2).
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Recalculation and payment
Adjustment of the monthly amounts in accordance with the new allocation.
Required documents
- Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory
- Formular / AntragMandatory
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Parents who are already receiving parental leave benefits and wish to change how the months are allocated.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The request for a change was submitted retroactively only after the payment had been made
- •The other parent's consent to joint custody is lacking
Common reasons for rejection
- •The change was requested only after the end of the relevant month
- •The total benefit period of 14 months (or 28 months for Parental Allowance Plus) has been 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 Elterngeldverlängerung beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Familienportal des Bundes
- Data quality
- 100 %
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- Elterngeldstelle Hitzacker (zuständig für Hitzacker)
Responsible authority
- Apply for an extension of parental leave in Hitzacker
- City Hitzacker
- State information
Regional specifics
- Authorities
- Apply for parental leave
Initial Application for Parental Leave Benefits
- Apply for an extension of parental leave – overview