You canuse the Social Benefits Finder to find out which social benefit you may be eligible for. However, it does not replace the official application. Based on 18 questions about your personal circumstances, the Social Benefits Finder provides a non-binding assessment of possible benefits. Your responsible office will then check whether these benefits are actually suitable for you. If necessary, they will obtain further information from you, which may mean that you are not eligible for a benefit.
Questions about the services
In our FAQ you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the social platform.
Questions about the services
You can currently find out about the following benefits on the social platform and apply for many of them online at some of the relevant offices.
- Unemployment benefit
- Citizen's benefit
- Benefit to promote integration into the labour market
- Basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity
- Cost-of-living assistance
- Benefits for education and participation
- Housing benefit
- Social housing eligibility certificate (WBS)
- Assumption of rent arrears
- Vocational training allowance (BAB)
- Benefits in accordance with the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG)
- Child benefit and Child Supplement (KiZ)
The social platform will offer even more information and benefits in the future.
In addition, you can already find comprehensive information on the following counseling services and offers on the social platform:
The social platform is constantly being expanded and updated. You will find an overview of benefits that you can currently apply for online under the navigation point "Apply". You can either do this directly on the social platform using a separate form or you will be redirected to partner portals. Whether you can submit an online application depends on whether the office responsible for you is already connected to the social platform. You should therefore first enter your zip code. The social platform will then check whether there is already an online application for your request and whether the office responsible for your place of residence is already connected.
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.