Special assistance
Do you have expenses you need to pay, but do not have enough income? If so, the local authority may be able to help you with special assistance. This could cover medical expenses, administration expenses or the costs of purchasing durable goods. This is explained in the following video.
For whom?
All persons with a low income can apply for special assistance. For example:
- If you receive benefits.
- If you have a low pension.
- If you have a low salary.
What is being looked at?
We check the level of your income and savings.
Single person
Do you have more capital (savings) than € 3.788,-? In that case, you must first use your own money for your special expenses. If any expenses remain after that, we will assess your entitlement to special assistance.
Married or single parent
Do you have more capital (savings) than € 7.575,-? In that case, you must first use your own money for your special expenses. If any expenses remain after that, we will assess your entitlement to special assistance.
For what you can't apply for special assistance?
Special assistance is not for ‘ordinary’ costs such as: telephone charges, energy costs, the health insurance deductible, a new washing machine, food, clothes or furniture for your home. You must pay these costs from your own income. You cannot apply for special assistance for costs that are reimbursed elsewhere.
Applying for special assistance whilst receiving benefits
Are you receiving benefits from the City of Leeuwarden? You can apply online for special benefits (with DigiD).
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the application form for special benefits for benefit recipients (PDF, 456.34 KB. Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Applying for special assistance without benefits
Are you not receiving benefits from the City of Leeuwarden? You can apply online for special benefits(with DigiD).
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
In that case, download and complete the application form for special benefits for people not receiving benefits (PDF, 468.2). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Applications for special assistance for administration expenses
Special assistance for administration (being placed under administration) expenses is granted without a fixed end date. That means that you do not have to reapply for special assistance yearly.
Has the nationally set amount for administrator and guardian fees changed?
If so, we will change it for you automatically. You do not need to report anything to us.
Has the administration regime changed because your situation has changed?
If so, let us know.
Do we need any more information from you?
If so, we will send you a letter. We may need more information from you to determine whether you will receive special assistance for the administration costs. You can arrange this online. Unable or unwilling to arrange this online? If so, contact us.
Does the local authority also carry out checks?
Yes. We may request information from a doctor or other expert to determine whether the costs are actually necessary.
Find out what you are entitled to
Want to know which schemes and allowances you are entitled to? Do the check via the website datgeldtvoormij.
For whom?
All persons with a low income can apply for special assistance. For example:
- If you receive benefits.
- If you have a low pension.
- If you have a low salary.
What is being looked at?
We check the level of your income and savings.
Single person
Do you have more capital (savings) than € 3.788,-? In that case, you must first use your own money for your special expenses. If any expenses remain after that, we will assess your entitlement to special assistance.
Married or single parent
Do you have more capital (savings) than € 7.575,-? In that case, you must first use your own money for your special expenses. If any expenses remain after that, we will assess your entitlement to special assistance.
For what you can't apply for special assistance?
Special assistance is not for ‘ordinary’ costs such as: telephone charges, energy costs, the health insurance deductible, a new washing machine, food, clothes or furniture for your home. You must pay these costs from your own income. You cannot apply for special assistance for costs that are reimbursed elsewhere.
Applying for special assistance whilst receiving benefits
Are you receiving benefits from the City of Leeuwarden? You can apply online for special benefits (with DigiD).
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the application form for special benefits for benefit recipients (PDF, 456.34 KB. Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Applying for special assistance without benefits
Are you not receiving benefits from the City of Leeuwarden? You can apply online for special benefits(with DigiD).
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
In that case, download and complete the application form for special benefits for people not receiving benefits (PDF, 468.2). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Applications for special assistance for administration expenses
Special assistance for administration (being placed under administration) expenses is granted without a fixed end date. That means that you do not have to reapply for special assistance yearly.
Has the nationally set amount for administrator and guardian fees changed?
If so, we will change it for you automatically. You do not need to report anything to us.
Has the administration regime changed because your situation has changed?
If so, let us know.
Do we need any more information from you?
If so, we will send you a letter. We may need more information from you to determine whether you will receive special assistance for the administration costs. You can arrange this online. Unable or unwilling to arrange this online? If so, contact us.
Does the local authority also carry out checks?
Yes. We may request information from a doctor or other expert to determine whether the costs are actually necessary.
Find out what you are entitled to
Want to know which schemes and allowances you are entitled to? Do the check via the website datgeldtvoormij.