Social Assistance

Basic support for those unable to work.

Social assistance secures the subsistence minimum for people who cannot earn their own living and are not entitled to citizen's benefit (Buergergeld), for example those permanently and fully unable to work. Among other things, it includes assistance with living costs.

The relevant statutes

§ 27 SGB XII

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Related terms

Basic Income Support in Old Age
Basic Security in Old Age

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