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Asylum Seeker Benefits Act Health Insurance

Health insurance for asylum seekers

Since January 1, 2023, the responsibility for processing applications under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG) has been with the Authority for Internal Affairs and Sport (BIS) in the Office for Migration (Amt M) and no longer with the district offices for basic security.

Important notes

Prerequisites

Eligibility for benefits according to § 1a or 3 AsylbLG

Documents required

  • request as well
  • Documents about income, burdens and assets
  • Identification documents (residence permit, toleration or residence permit or settlement permit)

Please note

From January 2023, central processing will be carried out by the
Interior and Sports Authority,
Department M 43,
Bargkoppelstieg 10-14,
22145 Hamburg,
Email: asylumblg@amtfuermigration.hamburg.de
Tel. 040 428 39-4399

The new appointment consultation hours will take place from October 26th, 2023. More information can be found here:
https://www.hamburg.de/leistung-hilfen/16735882

Deadlines

no

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

If you are entitled to benefits in accordance with § 1 or 3 of the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG), you will be registered with a health insurance company.

Processing time

A decision will be made on the application as quickly as possible. The processing time depends, among other things, on the completeness of the information and the submission of the evidence required to process the application.



Fees

no

Legal notes

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Service description

If you are entitled to benefits according to Section 1 or 3 of the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG), you will be registered with a health insurance company.

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Address and contact information

Address

Office for Migration
Services for Asylum Seekers Unit M43
Bargkoppelstieg 10-14 22145 Hamburg

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