Part 4/6:
Special Conditions and Additional Support
Supplementary Payments
Recipients might also qualify for additional supplementary payments based on specific conditions:
Duration of unemployment: Those unemployed for at least 6 months and facing barriers to employment can receive an additional 20% of their Bürgergeld.
Number of household members: Additional 10% of Bürgergeld per person in the household.
Self-Employment Considerations
Individuals contemplating self-employment can also apply for Einstiegsgeld. Necessary documentation includes:
Registration with the Gewerbeamt (trade office)
A detailed business plan