Aid for the continuation of the budget Authorization

The competent social welfare office is the social welfare office of the local social assistance institution or the social welfare office of the commune, joint municipality or town in which the place of residence is located.

• There is a household and neither the previous household manager (e.g. in case of serious illness or deprivation of liberty) nor another household member can run the household.
• The continuation of the household is necessary and sensible (e.g. for families with minor children).
• There is need (including income limit according to § 85 SGB XII, no assets to be used according to § 90 SGB XII) and
• The help is only necessary temporarily. Exception: If the assistance avoids or delays placement in a home or a similar institution, it can be granted for a longer, indefinite period.

The required evidence largely corresponds to those necessary for the decision to grant assistance under SGB XII (including assistance for subsistence). In practice, therefore, a fully completed and signed social assistance application with explanations of the special benefit requirements and the financial situation must regularly be submitted - if only because of the means and subordination test.

There are no fees.

Ideally, an informal notification of the need for help is first made to the responsible authority.

A fully completed social assistance application can be submitted promptly.

Since the competent authority can only provide assistance from the moment when it becomes aware of the applicant's need for assistance, the need for assistance should be notified as soon as possible. This notification can be made in writing, by telephone, in person or by notifying the Municipal Social Service (KSD).

After the application has been examined and, if necessary, further comments have been obtained, the applicant will receive a final decision from the competent authority.

If the application is approved, the persons now managing the household can have their expenses reimbursed. In the case of a longer period of use, the assumption of contributions for an adequate old-age provision is also considered. If people from the household community or close persons are not available, professional staff can also provide support. Alternatively, household members can also be temporarily accommodated in hospital.

This assistance shall be provided as soon as the competent authority or a body authorised by it becomes aware that the conditions for payment are met.

A decision on the application shall be taken without delay. The processing time depends, among other things, on the completeness of the information and the submission of the supporting documents required for the processing of the application.

• § 70 Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) Twelfth Book (XII)

An appeal may be lodged against the decisions of the competent authority within one month of notification.

After completion of the opposition proceedings by means of an objection decision, an action may be brought before the Social Court within one month of notification.