Gesundheit und Vorsorge
Procedure
The benefits of integration assistance can be both cash benefits and benefits in kind. The amount and scope of the benefits are calculated according to
- the type and severity of the disability
- financial circumstances
Applications for integration assistance are submitted to the Social Services Office of the district in which the recipient resides.
Depending on the individual case, various forms of evidence may be required in order to make an application, such as proof of income or medical certificates. It is recommended to obtain information on the required documents from the responsible office before submitting an application.
Legal bases
- Sozialgesetzbuch XII (Zwölftes Buch)
- Sozialgesetzbuch IX (Neuntes Buch)
- Gesetz zur Stärkung der Teilhabe und Selbstbestimmung von Menschen mit Behinderungen (Bundesteilhabegesetz - BTHG)
More information
Supplementary benefits:
In addition to the benefits listed above, other costs are to be covered under the conditions specified in Sections 20 and 22 of the Integration Assistance Ordinance.
These include:
- The costs for the instruction of caregivers (§ 20 Integration Assistance Ordinance).
- Travel costs for the accompanying person (§ 22 Integration Assistance Ordinance).
- Other travel-related expenses of the accompanying person (§ 20 Integration Assistance Ordinance).
- Other expenses of the accompanying person (§ 22 Integration Assistance Ordinance).
