Social Welfare Authority

Apply for continued benefits under the Federal Supply Act

If you are already receiving benefits under the Federal Supply Act, these benefits can continue to be granted. You can find more information here.

Detailed description

If you have been found to be entitled to medical treatment under the Federal Supply Act (BVG) – or under another law which applies the BVG in whole or in part – then you will receive medical treatment benefits in accordance with the Fourteenth Book of the Social Code (SGB XIV) from 1 January 2024.



If you have previously received benefits under the Federal War Victims' Relief Act (BVG) in conjunction with the Victims' Compensation Act (OEG), the Infection Protection Act (IfSG), the Civilian Service Act (ZDG) or the Soldiers' Welfare Act (SVG), you can apply to have these benefits continue to be granted.



The services are designed to ensure that you receive financial support, medical treatment, and assistance in your daily life, so that your livelihood and necessary care are secured.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You are already receiving benefits under the Federal War Victims' Relief Act (BVG) in conjunction with the Victims' Compensation Act (OEG), the Infection Protection Act (IfSG), the Civilian Service Act (ZDG) or the Soldiers' Welfare Act (SVG).
  • Your life situation requires a continued approval of benefits.

Documents required

Proof of financial need

Please note

There are no special considerations.

Deadlines

There is no deadline.

Procedure

  • You contact the relevant authority and explain your request. If necessary, you can seek individual advice from the relevant authority.
  • You submit your application to the relevant authority and attach the necessary documents.
  • The relevant authority will review your claim.
  • The responsible authority will decide on your application and inform you of the decision in writing.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case and usually takes several weeks.

Fees

The application process is free of charge.

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 145 paragraph 1 of the Social Code Book Fourteen (SGB XIV)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_14/__145.html

Address and contact information

Social Welfare Authority

ZfT 321
Social Compensation SGB XIV

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Keywords: War damage pension war victims Federal Supply Act Victim compensation Civil Service Act

Last updated: 16.05.2026