Livelihood support under Sections 41–46b of SGB XII for individuals who have reached the standard retirement age and have insufficient income.
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Documents you need
Pension Notice · 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 in your place of residence
In person or in writing, preferably as soon as possible after learning of the need.
Submit proof of income and assets
Pension statement, bank statements, lease agreement.
Notice of Approval and Monthly Payment
Retroactive to the date of application; reviewed annually.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
People of retirement age whose income (pension, assets) does not cover their basic socio-cultural needs.
Income limit
The amount is based on the standard social assistance benefit plus housing costs.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (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.