Initial application for basic income support for the elderly and those with reduced earning capacity (Sections 41 et seq. of SGB XII) at the social welfare office—for individuals who have reached the standard retirement age or who have a permanent, full reduction in earning capacity.
Damit wir Reapply for Basic Income Support for the Elderly mit dem zuständigen Sozialamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Reapply for Basic Income Support for the Elderly.
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Documents you need
Pension decision or GdB decision · Bank statements for the last 3 months · Lease Agreement and Utility Bills
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
100.000 € übersteigt
Submit an application to the Social Services Office
Form available at the social services office in the county where you live.
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The case worker determines the standard benefit, housing costs, and countable income.
Wait for the approval notice
Benefits are effective as of the month of application.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Retirees and individuals with a permanent disability whose income is below the sociocultural subsistence level.
Income limit
Standard needs + reasonable housing costs; exemptions for pensions and earned income
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 82.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Only if your annual income exceeds €100,000.