Apply for additional basic income
Application for recognized additional needs (e.g., for pregnant women, single parents, or the sick) in addition to the standard basic income allowance.
How to proceed
- 1
Claiming additional benefits from the Job Center
As part of the application for the citizen's income, or separately.
- 2
Provide proof
Certificate of pregnancy, divorce decree, or medical certificate.
- 3
Approval in the basic income notice
Percentage surcharge on the standard benefit.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Additional benefits not requested, even though the recipient is eligible
- • Application not updated following a change in life circumstances
Common reasons for rejection
- • The additional needs were not sufficiently justified
- • No medical certificate provided for additional nutritional needs
You can usually file an objection against a rejection.
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Recipients of the basic income who have special needs (pregnancy, single parenthood, chronic illness, kosher/halal dietary requirements).
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Additional benefits not requested, even though the recipient is eligible
- •Application not updated following a change in life circumstances
Common reasons for rejection
- •The additional needs were not sufficiently justified
- •No medical certificate provided for additional nutritional needs
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.