It can often take a while before the money finally ends up in the account after a citizen's allowance application.
But those affected can request an advance from the job center.
Berlin – The wheels of the German authorities often grind very slowly.
However, for people who urgently need state aid, this can quickly become a problem.
This is also the case when applying for the citizen’s allowance.
Anyone who takes the money is also urgently dependent on it.
If the approval then lasts, this can lead to a financial emergency.
Citizens' allowance: Those affected can apply for an advance payment
But there is a solution for that.
After all, anyone who has applied for citizen benefit and needs the money as soon as possible can also apply for an advance.
However, this must be submitted separately from the citizen's allowance application.
The regulation on advance payments can be found in paragraph 42 of the first Social Security Code:
If there is an entitlement to cash benefits and if a longer period of time is likely to be required to determine the amount, the responsible service provider can pay advances, the amount of which it determines at its best discretion.
He has to pay advances according to sentence 1 if the beneficiary applies for it;
the advance payment begins no later than one calendar month after receipt of the application.
§ 42, SGB I
Citizens' Income Advance: These requirements apply
But what are the requirements for an advance?
According to
gegen-hartz.de
, the following criteria must be met:
During an initial review, the job center must recognize that there is a claim to citizen benefit
Determining the amount of citizen income is expected to take a long time
The beneficiary must submit the application for the advance payment
Applying for the advance payment is also quite simple.
This can be done informally - and even verbally.
However, it is advisable to submit the application in writing.
This means that it can also be proven later that this was provided.
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