Apply for Basic Income Support for the Elderly
Means-tested social assistance for people of retirement age or those with a permanent, total disability whose pension is insufficient.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Pension Notice · Bank statements (3 months) · Lease Agreement
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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
100.000 € liegt – in den allermeisten Fällen entfällt der Unterhaltsr
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Social Services Office
Form providing information on income, assets, and living situation.
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Submit documentation
Pension statement, bank statements, lease agreement.
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Received the approval notice
Benefits are generally granted for 12 months, after which a renewal application must be submitted.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals who have reached the standard retirement age or who, as of age 18, have a permanent and total disability and insufficient income or assets.
Income limit
Income and assets below the threshold for eligibility for public assistance (standard rate plus housing costs); exempt assets of €10,000 per person.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Incomplete financial statements
- •Pension information is missing
Common reasons for rejection
- •Assets exceeding the exempt amount
- •Children with a high income who are obligated to pay child support (>€100,000/year)
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
Do children have to pay for their parents' basic old-age security?▼
Only if your annual gross income exceeds €100,000—in the vast majority of cases, recourse for child support does not apply.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %