Applying for early social compensation benefits as an injured party
Procedure
Submit the completed application to the competent authority (social compensation body), stating the relevant details under III.3. in the application form. The authority will examine your application and decide on the granting of the benefit and its scope. You will receive a decision on the outcome and, if applicable, information on the benefits granted as well as any further evidence required.
You can apply for social compensation benefits online or 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.
