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Apply for monthly social compensation payment to orphans

Orphans of a person who has died as a result of an injury can receive a monthly compensation payment under certain conditions. You can find out more here.

  • Basic information

    If one parent has died as a result of a harmful event for which the state community bears special responsibility, you can receive a monthly compensation payment of EUR 423 as a half-orphan.

    If both parents have died as a result of an injurious event, you can receive a monthly compensation payment of EUR 662 as an orphan.

    The monthly compensation payments are paid until you reach the age of 18.

    Under certain conditions, you can receive the monthly compensation payments up to the age of 27.

    Please note that your social compensation provider will decide whether and to what extent you receive support.

    Requirements

    • One or both parents have died as a result of a harmful event.
    • The application must be submitted to the competent institution at the place of residence.
      • Exception: In the case of vaccination damage, responsibility depends on the place of vaccination.

  • Procedure

    When you apply for social compensation benefits, the social compensation institution will check whether you are entitled to a monthly compensation payment for orphans. You will receive a notification of the decision and, if applicable, information on the benefits granted as well as other necessary evidence.

    You can apply for social compensation benefits in writing.

    • If necessary, you can make an appointment with your contact person at the pension authority or at your responsible office.
    • They will then discuss with you which documents are still missing and how the application process will continue.
    • The contact person will provide you with further documents if necessary. If necessary, complete the documents, enclose the required evidence or supporting documents and send the documents back to your responsible office.
    • Your claims will be determined ex officio on the basis of the documents and further investigations by the authority. The authority will inform you of the result in the form of a decision, which is usually sent to you by letter.
    • If entitlements to benefits have been determined, you will receive an approval notice. If no entitlements are determined, you will receive a rejection notice.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Application under the new social compensation law

  • Competent Department

  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    There is no deadline.

    How long does it take to process

    The prerequisite for processing is that all mandatory information has been provided. The processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the individual case. It is not possible to give an exact time and it depends on the complexity of the individual case.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 07.11.2025

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