File a lawsuit with the Social Security Court
Appeals against decisions by social security agencies (Job Center, Pension Insurance, Health Insurance) filed with the Social Court—free of charge for the plaintiff.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Notice of Rejection · Notice of Appeal
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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File an appeal and await the decision on the appeal
A mandatory preliminary step before filing a lawsuit.
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File a lawsuit within one month
In writing or for the record at the Social Court.
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Public hearing
The court schedules a hearing; settlement is often sought.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Insured persons or beneficiaries whose appeals have been denied.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 9 months
Success rate
approx. 45.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Appeal proceedings not yet concluded
- •Failure to meet the one-month deadline for filing a lawsuit
Common reasons for rejection
- •The deadline for filing a lawsuit has passed
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 the Social Security Court charge a fee?▼
No, the procedure is free of charge for individuals.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Familienportal des Bundes
- Data quality
- 100 %