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Duty to Cooperate

Duty to cooperate with authorities.

Anyone who applies for or receives social benefits must cooperate: for example, provide information, submit documents and report changes. If someone fails to cooperate without good cause, the benefit can be refused or withdrawn.

The relevant statutes

§ 60 SGB I

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.