Heating subsidy for pensioners canceled - useful information about basic security!
Due to the sharp rise in energy costs, the federal government decided from 1. October 2008 a heating allowance for housing benefit recipients. As early as 2010, this state financial aid fell victim to the red pen. Pensioners and those who are permanently disabled can now receive subsidies for living and heating costs as part of the basic security. A pension is not even a requirement.
Housing benefit recipients, including pensioners, have not received a state heating subsidy since 2010. The reason for the abolition was the lower energy costs in the previous year. But the prices for fuel and energy have long been on the way up again.
Heating cost subsidy for housing benefit recipients - temporary emergency aid
- The heating cost subsidy for housing benefit was not only a benefit for pensioners, but generally for low-income housing benefit recipients. Housing benefit is a government benefit for low-income households. This group of people receives neither social assistance nor Hartz-IV.
- Since only rental costs and not heating costs are taken into account in the housing allowance calculations, a heating cost subsidy was decided in 2009 as part of a housing allowance reform (retroactive to October 1st, 2008). In addition to the housing benefit, a one-person household received EUR 24 and a two-person household EUR 7 more.
- Before applying for housing benefit, pensioners should check whether the basic security benefits should be used. In contrast to housing benefit, reasonable heating costs are fully taken into account if necessary.
Basic security - more optimal security for retirees
- The basic security is a state social benefit from tax revenues. If older people (from 65 years of age) as well as permanently incapacitated people who have reached the age of majority have their If you cannot support yourself with your own financial means, you can receive basic security benefits obtain.
- In order to receive a basic security pension, you must disclose your assets and income. Except for a certain amount (applies to money and property) you have to use up all your savings before performing your first service. Despite housing benefit, you can still receive basic security benefits.
- To determine possible basic security benefits, you can use the appropriate computer on the Internet or contact the responsible basic security office / municipal administration directly.
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You are entitled to a standard amount of 374 euros (as of 2012) plus reasonable rental costs, including heating costs. The amount in excess of your monthly income will be paid out to you as a basic security benefit.
