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Blind person's allowance: a disadvantage compensation for blind people

Blindness brings considerable extra costs and restrictions. For this there is the blind person's allowance: a financial disadvantage compensation that, unlike many social benefits, is paid regardless of income.

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Blind people (with the disability mark 'Bl') are entitled to a blind person's allowance as disadvantage compensation. As a rule it is paid regardless of income and assets and is meant to offset extra expenses caused by blindness.
The blind person's allowance is a matter for the federal states; the amount and conditions differ from state to state. In part there are also benefits for people with severe visual impairment or for deaf people. You submit the application at the responsible office (for example the pension office, Versorgungsamt).

What you should do now

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    1. Check the conditions

    Is there blindness (disability mark 'Bl') or the condition under state law?

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    2. Gather evidence

    Have ophthalmological findings and the severe disability card ready.

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    3. Submit the application

    Apply for the blind person's allowance at the responsible office of your federal state.

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    4. Object if refused

    You can file an objection against a refusal within one month.

Frequently asked questions

Who receives the blind person's allowance?

Blind people with the disability mark 'Bl' are entitled to the blind person's allowance. As disadvantage compensation it is, as a rule, paid regardless of income and assets and is meant to offset the extra costs caused by blindness. In part there are similar benefits for people with severe visual impairment or deaf people as well.

How high is the blind person's allowance?

That differs from state to state, because the blind person's allowance is a matter for the federal states. The amount and exact conditions follow from the state blind allowance act. You submit the application at the responsible office (often the pension office, Versorgungsamt); if refused, you can file an objection.

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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.