Personal budget: organize your own support instead of benefits in kind
People with disabilities do not have to settle for predetermined support: with the personal budget you receive the benefit as a cash amount and decide for yourself who supports you and how, more self-determination in everyday life.
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What you should do now
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1. Clarify your needs
Consider what support you need and how you want to organize it yourself.
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2. File the application
Apply for the personal budget with the responsible rehabilitation/benefits provider.
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3. Target agreement
A target agreement sets out the amount, purpose, and required proof for the budget.
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4. Use advice
The independent participation counseling (EUTB) supports you free of charge with the application and implementation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the personal budget?
A form of benefit in which you receive participation benefits not as a benefit in kind but as a cash amount and organize your own support (§ 29 SGB IX), for example by hiring an assistant yourself. There is a legal entitlement to this form of benefit; it stands for more self-determination.
How do I apply for a personal budget?
You file the application with the responsible rehabilitation or benefits provider. A target agreement then sets out what the budget is used for and what proof is required. A cross-provider budget from a single source is also possible. The independent participation counseling (EUTB) helps you free of charge.
Take action now
We put together the ready-made texts and the right places to contact for you.
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.