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Social compensation for orphans; application for compensation payment
Orphans of victims of both world wars can apply for benefits under the Fourteenth Book of the German Social Code (SGB XIV)
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This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales Region Schwaben
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Morellstr. 30
86159 Augsburg
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86135 Augsburg
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Description
If injured parties die as a result of an injury, their children can receive a monthly compensation payment (MEZ). If injured persons entitled to benefits die from non-injury-related illnesses, an orphan's allowance can be granted under the same conditions as the widow's allowance.
The MEZ is paid to orphans until they reach the age of 18. It is granted until the age of 27 at the latest for orphans who are in school or vocational training, are doing a voluntary social year or are unable to support themselves as a result of physical or mental infirmity.
The amount of the orphan's pension depends on whether one parent is still alive (half-orphan) or whether both parents are deceased (full orphan).
The following benefits have applied since 01.01.2024:
Monthly compensation payment
This is always payable regardless of income and amounts to EUR 408 per month for half-orphans and EUR 638 for full orphans.
Requirements
After the death of the injured party, his children receive a CET until they reach the age of 18.
Proceedings
You can apply for benefits at the Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales.
Fees
none
Legal bases
Appeal
Objection, social court action
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Social compensation for injured parties; applying for a compensation payment
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Social compensation for surviving parents; application for a monthly compensation payment
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Social compensation for widow/widower and cohabiting partner; application for a monthly compensation payment
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Status: 02.07.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales
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