The Material Benefits Department in accordance with SGB XII is responsible for all citizens in Wiesbaden who are entitled to benefits in accordance with Part Twelve of the German Social Code (SGB XII).

The department is divided into the following specialist areas:

Social welfare

• Securing the necessary means of subsistence in the event of insufficient income and assets in the event of a temporary or permanent reduction in earning capacity or on reaching retirement age
• Assistance without dependence on earning capacity in the areas of health, care or overcoming particular social difficulties, assistance for the elderly and assumption of funeral costs, provided the relevant requirements are met.

Assistance in inpatient and special forms of accommodation

• People in need of care who are unable to finance the uncovered care costs through their income and assets to cover their own needs, or who are unable to do so in full, can receive care assistance in inpatient facilities. A care degree is required.
• Persons who live in a special form of accommodation and cannot cover their needs independently from their income and assets can receive assistance in special forms of accommodation.

Head: Ms. Klotz