Exemption from the broadcasting fee in Usingen
Exemption from the broadcasting fee in Usingen is handled by Beitragsservice Usingen; in the region it currently takes about approx. 1 months.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Current Benefit Notice
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Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
Processing time
approx. 1 months in Usingen
In Usingen we expect around approx. 1 months processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 2 months
How to proceed
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Check the requirements
Please have your current decision regarding the citizen's income, basic income support, BAföG, housing allowance, or similar benefits ready.
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Submit your application online or by mail
Submit the form to the ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio subscription service.
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Wait for the decision
If the application is approved, the contribution account will be suspended retroactively as of the month of application.
Required documents
- Current Benefit NoticeMandatoryOften forgotten
- Disability ID card with the RF designation (if applicable)
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Recipients of basic income, basic social security benefits, BAföG, housing assistance, and individuals with the “RF” designation on their disability ID card.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The current benefit determination is missing from the application
- •Application submitted only after receiving the notice of assessment, rather than in advance
Common reasons for rejection
- •Benefit notice is no longer valid or is missing
- •The conditions for exemption are no longer met
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.
Everything about Exemption from the broadcasting fee
Questions & Answers
Can I be exempted retroactively?▼
Retroactive exemption is only possible for up to 3 years prior to the filing of the application, provided the requirements were met.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Beitragsservice Usingen
- Data quality
- 100 %