Basic Security Calculator
Check your entitlement to basic security in old age or disability.
Personal Details
Housing Costs
Income
Basic Security Entitlement
713,00 €
per month
Total Need
1.083,00 €
Regelbedarf: 563,00 €
Wohnkosten: 520,00 €
Creditable Income
370,00 €
Hinweis: Grundsicherung im Alter und bei Erwerbsminderung (SGB XII) steht Personen ab Regelrentenalter oder bei voller Erwerbsminderung zu. Die tatsächliche Leistung haengt von weiteren Faktoren ab (Vermögen, Sonderbedarf etc.). Regelsätze Stand: 2025.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is basic security in old age?
Basic security (Grundsicherung im Alter) is financial support for people over the retirement age or with permanent full disability whose income and assets are insufficient. It covers living expenses and housing.
How is basic security different from Buergergeld?
Basic security is for retirees and permanently disabled persons, while Buergergeld is for employable people. Both cover similar needs but through different programs and offices.
What is the Basic Security Calculator?
The basic income support calculator computes the entitlement to basic security in old age or in the case of reduced earning capacity under SGB XII.
How does the Basic Security Calculator work?
Enter income, assets and housing costs. The calculator determines the need (standard rate + housing + additional needs) and deducts countable income. Assets are considered with allowances.
Key Data and Facts
Standard rate 2025 (single): 563 euros. No maintenance recourse against children with income under 100,000 euros/year. Protected assets: 10,000 euros per person.
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