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Department for Social Services, Social Centre 1 – North – Social Services Division Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 1 - Nord - Bereich Soziales

Our services

  • aids to health

    If you have insufficient or no health insurance and you cannot reasonably be expected to pay for independent health care, you may qualify for "health aids."

    situation(s):
    • Gesundheit und Vorsorge

  • Apply for assistance for the blind

    If you are blind or equivalent to a blind person, you will receive financial support under certain conditions. This lump sum of money compensates for the additional expenses you incur due to your blindness.

    situation(s):
    • Gesundheit und Vorsorge

  • Apply for basic income support in old age and in the event of a permanent reduction in earning capacity

    You may be entitled to basic benefits in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity if one of the following conditions is met: You have reached retirement age (retirement age between 65 and 67, depending on your year of birth), orif there is an unlimited full reduction in earning…

    situation(s):
    • Altersvorsorge und Ruhestand
    • Sozialleistungen

  • Apply for Bremen Pass

    Would you like to go to the theater or take part in a VHS course, but the prices are too high for you? Maybe you can get a Bremen Pass.

    situation(s):
    • Sozialleistungen

  • Apply for Income Support (Welfare)

    If your income or assets are not sufficient to cover your basic living expenses, you may be eligible for living expenses assistance (welfare) under certain conditions.

    situation(s):
    • Altersvorsorge und Ruhestand
    • Sozialleistungen

  • Funeral expenses

    Are you faced with funeral expenses due to the death of a loved one and don't know how to pay for them?

    situation(s):
    • Sterbefall und Nachlass
    • Sozialleistungen

  • Help for outpatient care

    Do you or one of your relatives need outpatient care because you can no longer care for yourself at home alone? Are your independence or abilities impaired due to illness or disability? People in need of care who have health or nursing care insurance primarily receive financial benefits for…

    situation(s):
    • Gesundheit und Vorsorge

  • State care allowance for blind and severely disabled people

    The state care allowance for blind and severely disabled people is granted to compensate for handicap-related disadvantages. It is a lump-sum cash benefit.

    situation(s):
    • Gesundheit und Vorsorge

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Updated on 11.09.2026

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