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.
Damit wir Apply for basic income support in the event of reduced earning capacity mit dem zuständigen Sozialamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
Determination of permanent total disability
Through the German Pension Insurance.
Submit an application to the Social Services Office
Including information on income, assets, and living situation.
Approval of ongoing benefits
The standard benefit, housing costs, and additional needs are paid monthly.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
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)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free—no application fee.
Typically about 30 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.