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Lawsuit Against a Job Center/Citizen's Income Decision

A lawsuit filed in social security court against a decision by the Job Center, health insurance provider, long-term care insurance provider, or pension insurance provider following an unsuccessful appeal.

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Processing: approx. 9 monthsSuccess rate: 40.0 %
Last reviewed: August 10, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Notice of Appeal · Identification card or passport

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Varies by case

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Wait for the decision on the appeal

    A lawsuit may be filed only after the appeal process has been completed.

  2. 2

    File a lawsuit with the Social Security Court

    Lawsuits filed in social security court are free of court costs for insured individuals.

  3. 3

    Proceedings and Judgment

    A medical opinion is often sought.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Individuals whose appeal against a decision regarding social benefits has been denied.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 9 months

Success rate

approx. 40.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • The deadline for filing a lawsuit (1 month after service of the notice of objection) has passed
  • Medical records not submitted (in cases involving pension or disability claims)

Common reasons for rejection

  • One-month deadline for filing a lawsuit has been missed

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

Questions & Answers

Does filing a lawsuit in social court cost anything?

Proceedings before the Social Security Court are free of court costs for insured persons and benefit recipients.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesamt für Justiz
Data quality
100 %

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