Can I earn money despite being unable to work without losing my social benefits?
June 3, 2024 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Alwin Vollmann
Dear lawyer,
My name is Emilia Bittner and I have a question regarding social law. Currently, I am unable to work due to illness and receive social benefits. Now I am wondering if it is possible to earn money despite my inability to work without losing my social benefits.
My current situation is as follows: Due to my health limitations, I am unable to perform my regular job and therefore receive social benefits to support myself. However, I would like to earn some additional income to improve my financial situation and maintain my standard of living.
My concerns are that I do not know if I would lose my social benefits if I were to try to earn money despite my inability to work. I do not want to risk my financial security, but at the same time, it is important for me to generate additional income.
So my question to you is: Are there any ways for me to earn money despite my inability to work without losing my social benefits? If yes, what requirements would I have to meet or what steps would I have to take to make this happen?
I thank you in advance for your help and look forward to your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Emilia Bittner
Dear Mrs. Bittner,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding social law. I am pleased that you have reached out to me with this important question and I will do my best to assist you in this matter.
In general, it is possible to earn money despite being unable to work, without losing your social benefits. However, this is subject to certain conditions and requirements, which I will explain to you in more detail below.
First and foremost, it is important to know that in social law, there is the possibility to earn a certain income in addition to receiving social benefits without it leading to a reduction or cancellation of the benefits. This is called "earnings on top" or "earnings limit". The exact regulations and amounts vary depending on the type of social benefits you receive.
To find out if and to what extent you are allowed to earn additional income, you should first contact your responsible social authority or benefits provider. There, you can receive information on the specific regulations and conditions that apply to you.
Generally, there are certain income thresholds that you can earn up to without your social benefits being reduced. If you exceed these thresholds, your income may be taken into account and your benefits may be accordingly reduced.
It is important that you inform your benefits provider of any income you earn, even if it is below the threshold. Only in this way can potential consequences be avoided.
In summary, it is indeed possible to earn money despite being unable to work, as long as you comply with the legal requirements and adhere to the earnings limits. For specific information, I recommend contacting your responsible social authority for individual advice.
I hope this information helps you and I am available to assist you further if you have any more questions.
Best regards,
Alwin Vollmann
