Apply for basic income support in the event of reduced earning capacity
Means-tested social assistance for individuals aged 18 and older who are permanently unable to work full-time and cannot support themselves with their own resources.
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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 – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
How to proceed
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Determination of permanent total disability
Through the German Pension Insurance.
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Submit an application to the Social Services Office
Including information on income, assets, and living situation.
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Approval of ongoing benefits
The standard benefit, housing costs, and additional needs are paid monthly.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals aged 18 or older who are permanently and fully unable to work and whose income or assets do not cover their needs.
Income limit
Inclusion of income and assets exceeding the exemption limit (generally €10,000 per person).
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Did not wait for the pension insurance provider to determine permanent total disability
- •Inaccurate reporting of relatives' assets (no recourse for child support if the children have high incomes)
Common reasons for rejection
- •Total disability has not been determined to be permanent
- •Priority claims (e.g., disability pension) have not been resolved
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 Grundsicherung bei Erwerbsminderung beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 30 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %