What benefits are provided for severe disabilities?
November 6, 2022 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Lucas Schmidt
Dear lawyer specializing in social security law,
My name is Lina Kock and I have a question regarding the benefits that I am entitled to due to my severe disability.
Background information:
Two years ago, I was classified as severely disabled due to a chronic illness. Since then, I have undergone various therapies and treatments to cope with my disability as best as possible. However, I notice that my daily life is becoming increasingly difficult and I am more and more reliant on external assistance.
Current situation:
Currently, I receive a disability pension and have a disability card with a degree of disability of 50. Nevertheless, I feel that some benefits that could be entitled to me are not being granted. I am unsure if I am taking full advantage of all possibilities to improve my quality of life and best compensate for my health limitations.
Concerns:
My biggest concern is that I may be eligible for financial support or other benefits that I am currently unaware of. I want to ensure that I am accessing all the benefits that I am entitled to in order to make my daily life easier and maintain my health to the best of my ability.
Question:
Could you please explain to me in detail what benefits I am entitled to due to my severe disability and how I can ensure that I am accessing all possible support? Are there specific applications or procedures that I should be aware of to improve my situation?
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Sincerely,
Lina Kock
Dear Mrs. Kock,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the benefits that you are entitled to due to your severe disability. It is understandable that you may feel uncertain and want to make sure that you are receiving all the benefits that you are entitled to. In your case, with a severe disability and a disability pension, there are indeed various benefits that you could be entitled to.
First and foremost, it is important to know that there are various benefits that you can access in addition to your disability pension. These may include aids such as wheelchairs or hearing aids, as well as care services and support in daily life. These benefits may vary depending on your needs and the degree of disability.
To ensure that you are accessing all possible support, it would be advisable to contact a counseling center for people with disabilities or a social welfare organization. There, you can receive individual advice and learn about the benefits you are entitled to and how to apply for them. There are specific applications and procedures that need to be followed in order to receive benefits.
An important point of contact in this regard is also the Disability Office. There, you can have your severe disability ID card reviewed and possibly have a higher degree of disability determined, which could open up further benefits for you.
In summary, it is important to seek individual advice and explore all possibilities to improve your quality of life and compensate for your health limitations as best as possible. Do not hesitate to contact specialized counseling centers or lawyers specializing in social security law to improve your situation.
I hope that this information is helpful to you and I am available for any further questions.
Best regards,
Lucas Schmidt
