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Health Assistance (Social Assistance)

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People without health insurance who receive temporary assistance to cover their living expenses may be eligible for health assistance benefits.

  • Service description

    If you do not have health insurance and are receiving income assistance for a short period of time (expected to be less than one month) without interruption, the social services office will ensure that you receive the necessary medical care by issuing a treatment voucher immediately.

    These include

    • Preventive health care for the prevention and early detection of diseases
    • Help When You're Sick
    • Family Planning Assistance
    • Support During Pregnancy and Motherhood
    • Help with Sterilization

  • Procedure

    Please contact the social services office with jurisdiction over you to request an electronic health card or a treatment voucher.

    The Social Services Office will review your application. If all requirements are met, you will receive an electronic health card or a treatment voucher.

  • Prerequisites

    • Exclusion of Priority Benefits (including health insurance, accident insurance, benefits for war victims, and benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act)
    • Treatment Voucher (assistance must be provided in the form of goods and services)
    • In cases of justified self-help (e.g., an emergency), reimbursement of costs already incurred is possible

  • What documents are required?

    • Informal Application for the Issuance of an Electronic Health Card/Treatment Voucher
    • Current Decision on Livelihood-Supporting Benefits
    • Identification card or passport
    • Receipts and/or, if applicable, proof of payment,
    • Required consultation confirmations, cost estimates, and rejection notices

    The relevant social assistance agency will provide information on the documents required in each individual case.

  • What fees apply?

    There are no fees.

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    There are no deadlines to meet. However, the responsible social assistance agency can only issue a treatment voucher starting from the date it becomes aware of the need. That is why it is important to submit an application as soon as possible.

  • Processing time

    A decision on the application will be made as soon as possible, especially if there is a clear sense of urgency.

  • Legal basis

  • Applications / Forms

    All you need to do is submit an informal application to the social services office in your area.

  • Issuing body

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