Insights into Low-Income Support and Compensation Programs
Discover the comprehensive range of compensation and support initiatives for low-income groups, including unemployment benefits, social assistance, and national funds. Learn about the criteria for qualifying as a low-income household and how various funds and schemes aim to bridge income gaps. Explore the origins of funding for these programs and the decision-making process behind their allocation.
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kijk Welcome! 9-5-2025 1
We present to you Compensation for Low Income Groups & Job Support Closing the gap 9-5-2025 2
We present to you Low income groups When are we talking about a low income? - Single above 18 years - Married couple or with partner 1.250,19 1.724,99 9-5-2025 3
We present to you What if work is not possible (anymore)? - Unemployment Benefit 2.200 euro (average) 1.650 euro 100% 75% 70% Old income 3 months Max. 24 for months 1.540 euro Example. - Social Assistance Benefit Social Assistance Benefit Unemployment benefit Work Not working Single Married or partner 1.091,71 1.559,58 9-5-2025 4
We present to you Paying all necessities with Social Assistance Benefit Single Married or partner 1.091,71 1.559,58 More help is available - National funds/schemes - Local funds/schemes 9-5-2025 5
We present to you National funds All of these are income-related compensations Rent compensation Intended to support residents with low income Child budget A budget to support costs for living necessities of children under 18 Healthcare compensation Compensation to keep health insurance affordable for everyone Childcare compensation Compensation for parents who need childcare max. 230 hours a month 9-5-2025 6
We present to you Where does the money come from and who decides? Some funds are distributed from the national government to the municipalities. Part of the funds are allocated to specific causes. Municipalities also have a big say in how they spend their money. This often depends on the specific characteristics of the municipality and of course local politics. 9-5-2025 7
We present to you Local funds - Special Social Assistance - Participation scheme - Child schemes - Sports - Swimming diploma - Cultural practices - Schoolcost Also: collaborations with local non-profit organisations and churches. 9-5-2025 8
We present to you Not: one size fits all - Different cut-off points for maximum income for different schemes and different household types. 9-5-2025 9
We present to you Example Children till age of 11 110% cut off point Children from 12 up to 17 130% cut off point Single parent In relationship 9-5-2025 10
We present to you Trust and simplification - Less administration / use data we already have - Automatically grant access to schemes for multiple years - We do not want to complicate matters for everyone, just to prevent a small group of residents from getting funds they actually should not have access to 9-5-2025 11
We present to you Extra time can be used for a tailored approach - Less administration leaves space for a tailored approach - Keeping the end goal in mind - More attention for our residents can save money in the end. Solving problems before they escalate and people get off track. 9-5-2025 12
kijk Thank you for your time Break 9-5-2025 13
