Hartz IV: Will the money come before Christmas?

And how much is there from January?

Created: 2022-11-28 04:47

By: Patricia Huber

Many Hartz IV recipients now find it difficult to get along with the standard rate.

There could be an increase in January.

But when will the money come?

An overview.

Berlin – Inflation in Germany keeps reaching new record highs.

This is particularly difficult for Hartz IV recipients.

Because the standard rate does not automatically increase with price increases.

As a result, recipients are increasingly struggling with the fact that the money really lasts until the end of the month.

Hartz IV: There is money on these dates

Now Christmas is just around the corner and it could be difficult with gifts and the like.

After all, the standard rate of 449 euros has been precisely calculated.

Extra money for Christmas?

none.

It is therefore all the more important that the long-awaited money ends up in the account on time.

In the following table you can read the next Hartz IV payment dates.

It is not yet clear how high the standard rate will be in January.

Actually, single recipients should then receive 502 euros per month.

The traffic light government wanted to push through this increase as part of the introduction of the new citizens' income.

Here, however, the Union is thwarting the plans.

As announced, the CDU and CSU blocked the new law during the decisive vote in the Bundesrat.

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Hartz IV: Without a basic income agreement, there are 469 euros in January

But what does that mean for the payout in January?

If the parties do not agree, it is likely that the standard rate will be paid out using the standard calculation.

Thus, recipients would receive 469 euros on December 28, explains

.

If an agreement is reached, nothing stands in the way of the standard rate of 502 euros for 2023 for the time being.