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- Basic Income in BerlinBasic Income Support for People Capable of Working Who Are in Need (formerly Hartz IV).Tip: KDU-Unterlagen (Mietvertrag, Heizkosten) separat einreichen – fehlen sie, wird nur Regelbedarf bewilligt.
- Apply for the Education and Participation Package in BerlinAdditional benefits for children and teenagers from low-income families, such as for school field trips, school lunches, tutoring, or club memberships.Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
- Apply for additional benefits under the Citizen's Income program in BerlinAdditional needs beyond the standard basic income allowance, such as for single parents, pregnant women, people with disabilities, or those requiring a special diet for medical reasons.Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
- Apply for a sign-up bonus in BerlinFinancial assistance for recipients of the basic income who take up paid employment or self-employment (Section 16b of Book II of the Social Code).Tip: Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
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- Citizen's benefit
- Unemployment benefit II
- Integration into work
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- Basic Income in Berlin
Basic Income – overview
- Apply for the Education and Participation Package in Berlin
Apply for the Education and Participation Package – overview
- Apply for additional benefits under the Citizen's Income program in Berlin
Apply for additional benefits under the Citizen's Income program – overview
- Apply for a sign-up bonus in Berlin
Apply for a sign-up bonus – overview
- Submit an application for renewal of the basic income in Berlin
Submit an application for renewal of the basic income – overview
- Apply for the Education and Participation Package in Berlin
Apply for the Education and Participation Package – overview
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