Apply for basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity

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Are you no longer able to pursue gainful employment for health or age reasons and cannot finance your necessary living expenses yourself? Then you can apply for basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity.

Special information for - City of Rodgau

The service is not offered by the city of Rodgau, but by the district of Offenbach.

You can find more information at www.kreis-offenbach.de.

General, more detailed information on this service can be found below.

  • Service description

    Basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity is part of the minimum social security systems in Germany. The benefits of the minimum social security systems guarantee a humane subsistence level.

    • Basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity secures the necessary means of subsistence for people in financial need.

    The entitlement to and the amount of the basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity depends on your individual needs and your available income and assets.

    The total requirement consists of the following components:

    • Standard requirement
    • reasonable requirements for accommodation and heating
    • Possible additional requirements
    • Possible requirements for education for pupils of full age
    • Contributions to health and long-term care insurance in individual cases

    In addition, you will receive one-off benefits in special situations, such as initial equipment for your home.

    In addition to your individual needs, your income and assets - if any - are taken into account. You must use these first to cover your living expenses. Exceptions are exempt amounts and protected assets.

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Who should I contact?

The local and supra-local social welfare organisations are responsible for granting basic security benefits in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity.

Responsible departments