Questions about the functions

You can use the social benefit finder to find out which social benefit you may be eligible for. However, it does not replace the official application. Based on questions about your personal circumstances, the Social Benefit Finder provides a non-binding assessment of possible benefits. For each benefit, there are information pages that explain the requirements and who the benefit is aimed at. This enables you to decide which application you should make. On the online application page, the social platform also indicates the office responsible for you with contact details and links to the online application.

Note: Not every office offers all online applications.

The social benefits finder is a non-binding service offered by the Social Platform. It offers you support and guidance if you do not know exactly what social benefits are available and which ones might be suitable for you.

To find the right social benefit for you, answer questions about your circumstances in the social benefit finder. The result is an overview of possible social benefits. One click takes you to the relevant information pages and, if required, directly to the corresponding application page. There you can apply for the desired social benefit online and find contact details for the office responsible for you. The social benefits finder is primarily aimed at people who want to get an initial overview of social benefits in Germany.

The benefits finder is for guidance only. It tells you which benefits you may be eligible for. It is not a substitute for applying for a benefit and makes no binding statement as to whether you can actually receive it. You must submit an application. Your local office will decide on this application and thus on whether you are eligible for benefits.

There will always be special cases that are not shown in the benefits finder, as social law is very complex.

Not all social benefits available in Germany are listed in the Social Benefits Finder. You will find some important benefits for which there is more detailed information on the social benefits platform. Online applications are available for many benefits. The offer is continuously being expanded and revised.

The data you enter in the benefits finder is neither saved nor forwarded. You can also use the benefits finder more than once or enter different life situations.

With its questions about your personal circumstances, the benefits finder makes a rough assessment of which benefits you may be eligible for. After you have submitted an application, your responsible office will check whether these benefits are actually suitable for you. They may ask you for further information which could mean that you are not entitled to benefits.

The social benefit finder does not replace the application for a benefit and does not make a binding statement as to whether you are actually entitled to the benefits marked in green on the results page. The social benefit finder narrows down the social benefits that are suitable for you. You can then look at the information pages and decide which application is right for you. Your local authority will then decide on your application.

The data you enter in the benefits finder is neither stored nor forwarded. In principle, compliance with data protection requirements on the social platform has top priority. The data protection law-compliant handling of user data is guaranteed. Find out more about data protectionhere .

The advice center finder is a free service offered by the social platform. People seeking advice can easily find a suitable advice center in their area, regardless of the provider. This digital and nationwide service is currently available on the topics of debt, addiction and emergency housing assistance.

If you are looking for advice on addiction, debt or emergency housing assistance, the advice center finder will help you find a suitable advice center in your area.

By entering a search term (e.g. debt counseling or addiction) and the city or zip code in the search mask, you will receive a list specifically tailored to your requirements.

You can also start the search without a specific topic and just enter the town or zip code. You will then receive an overview of counseling services in your area.