In addition to living expenses assistance (general social assistance) and basic income support for the elderly and those with reduced earning capacity, other forms of social assistance may also be claimed as assistance in special life situations.

These benefits are available to those seeking assistance in situations such as illness, disability, or special social difficulties. They are also provided to individuals who are still able to support themselves but who, due to a specific need, are dependent on assistance from the community. The decisive factor in such cases is whether they can reasonably be expected to cover these costs from their income and assets.

Assistance in special life situations includes:

• Health Assistance
• Care assistance
• Assistance to overcome special social difficulties
• Assistance in other life situations