Have a severe disability officially recognized for the first time in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
Have a severe disability officially recognized for the first time in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is handled by Hessisches Amt für Versorgung und Soziales Frankfurt am Main (HAVS) (zuständig für Bad Homburg vor der Höhe); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
Quick answer
- 1
Documents you need
Medical reports · Identification card or passport
- 2
Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
Processing time
approx. 2 months in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
The Hessisches Amt für Versorgung und Soziales Frankfurt am Main (HAVS) (zuständig für Bad Homburg vor der Höhe) in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe currently needs about approx. 2 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
How to proceed
- 1
Submit an application to the Social Security Office
Online or in writing, including medical reports from all treating physicians.
- 2
Submit medical records or sign a release of confidentiality
The Social Security Office may obtain its own expert opinions if necessary.
- 3
Receive a determination notice and a disability ID card
From a GdB of 50: Disability ID card with accommodations.
Required documents
- Medical reportsMandatory
Current reports from all treating physicians and clinics.
- Identification card or passportMandatory
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals with permanent physical, mental, or psychological impairments who are expected to have a GdB of at least 20.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 78.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Insufficient medical records submitted
- •Application submitted without complete medical reports
Common reasons for rejection
- •GdB below 20 (not determined)
- •Impairment is not permanent (less than 6 months)
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 Have a severe disability officially recognized for the first time
Questions & Answers
At what GdB level am I eligible for a disability ID card?▼
A disability ID card is issued only if the total degree of disability (GdB) is 50 or higher. For degrees of disability below that, a determination notice is issued, but no ID card.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Data quality
- 100 %
Read more
- Hessisches Amt für Versorgung und Soziales Frankfurt am Main (HAVS) (zuständig für Bad Homburg vor der Höhe)
Responsible authority
- Have a severe disability officially recognized for the first time in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
- City Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
- State information
Regional specifics
- Authorities
- Have a severe disability officially recognized for the first time – overview