Child supplement refused? Check the decision and object
You work, but the money is tight for the family, and your application for the child supplement was refused? Errors often happen when income and needs are calculated. You can file an objection against the decision.
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What you should do now
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1. Check the calculation
Was your income (and your partner's) correctly assessed? Are housing costs and allowances correctly taken into account?
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2. Object in time
File an objection in writing within one month. You can submit the reasoning later.
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3. Submit proof
Pay slips, the lease or housing costs, and details about the children support your claim.
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4. Check housing benefit too
Check housing benefit in parallel. The two together can secure your entitlement and avoid Bürgergeld.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to object?
As a rule one month from notification of the decision by the family benefits office. File the objection within the deadline to preserve it; you can submit the detailed reasoning with proof later.
Who is entitled to the child supplement?
Families with low earned income who can cover their own living costs but not those of their children. It is often worth applying for the child supplement and housing benefit together, which can avoid having to claim Bürgergeld.
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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.