Protected Assets

Protected assets under Buergergeld.

Under citizen's benefit (Buergergeld), a certain amount of assets is exempt from being counted (protected assets). During the grace period at the start of receipt, higher allowances apply. A reasonable owner-occupied property and retirement provisions are also protected within limits.

The relevant statutes

§ 12 SGB II

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Citizen's Benefit (Bürgergeld)

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