A move,
that means more
A move is never just a change of location – especially not when you don’t do it voluntarily. Many who receive basic security benefits experience this situation: The apartment is suddenly considered inappropriate, the social welfare office demands the move, and you stand there with empty hands. Perhaps you have health limitations or live alone in an apartment that is far too large. Perhaps you need to move into a shared apartment – or away from an environment that is making you sick.
Whatever the reason: It’s important that the move does not happen without approval. Because without official consent, the social welfare office can refuse to cover the costs – or even reduce benefits. And that’s the last thing you need.
Your advantages with Stier Umzüge
Experienced in dealing with social welfare offices
Support with applications and authorities
Transparent cost planning
Human, discreet and reliable
Your move on the strong tour – with Stier Umzüge
Here, professionals take care of everything: From careful packing and disassembly/assembly of your furniture to short-term storage – we handle everything you need to move. Treat yourself to our powerful, comprehensive service.
How does a move with
basic security benefits actually work?
The first step: An application to the responsible social welfare office. In this application, it must be clearly recognizable why the move is necessary. A few examples? The apartment is too large or too expensive (keyword: basic security benefits apartment too large), you have health limitations, or you are moving for family reasons.
There are also forms for this – a so-called “application for move basic security benefits template” often helps with getting started. And if you wish, we help with filling them out. Without detours, without bureaucratic jargon.
As soon as the application is approved, it can get started – with an experienced moving company at your side. That’s exactly what we’re prepared for.
Special case Berlin –
who is responsible?
In Berlin, a move with basic security benefits usually goes through the respective district social welfare office. Sounds complicated, but it’s well regulated – if you know what to look out for. Important: Don’t just move and ask questions later. First get approval, then plan. We help step by step.
Even if you want to move to another city, that’s not excluded. However, you must first speak with the office – because the responsibility for a move can change. And thus also the basic security benefits from the social welfare office. It’s best to talk to us before you sign contracts.
What is
actually covered?
Many wonder: Who actually pays for all this? The answer: The social welfare office covers the costs if it has approved the move. This includes:
And if you want to handle everything yourself, there may be moving allowance.
What exactly is covered also depends on whether you receive basic security benefits, citizen’s allowance or benefits according to § 35 SGB XII. We will gladly clarify with you which variant applies to you – and which moving costs are approved with citizen’s allowance.
What does a new apartment cost – and what is “appropriate”?
A common stumbling block is the new apartment itself. Because it too must be classified as “appropriate” by the office – both in size and in price. How high the costs for the new apartment may be depends on your place of residence, your household size and your health circumstances.
In Berlin, for example, different limit values apply depending on the district. We help you to keep these in view – so that there are no nasty surprises later.
MOVING HELPERS – STRONG AS A BULL
A move with basic security benefits is more than a service order – it is often a new beginning that is associated with many worries. We take this seriously. Our team works with respect, patience and experience. We don’t just help with lifting – we also help with clarity.
And if you’re thinking: “This is all too much for me” – then we just say one thing: Let’s tackle this together.
How to avoid stress with the office
The move is done, but suddenly benefits are reduced or not approved? This often happens when forms are missing, deadlines are overlooked, or communication with the office is bumpy. Our recommendation: Contact us early. Together we clarify what is needed – so that the move can be tackled without nasty surprises.
Because even if you have the right to free choice of residence: Without clear agreements with the office, it can become complicated later.