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In Germany, when sickness benefit comes to an end, individuals may find themselves in need of financial support. Two main types of benefits come into play: Unemployment Benefit I (ALG 1) and Citizen's Income. Here's a breakdown of each, their eligibility criteria, and the role of the relevant authorities.
Unemployment Benefit I (ALG 1)
ALG 1 is a form of unemployment benefit available to those who have worked and paid into the unemployment insurance. To be eligible, you must have contributed to the unemployment insurance through prior employment and be registered as unemployed. Eligibility for ALG 1 does not affect your residence status, assuming you meet the work requirements.
The two cases for claiming ALG 1 are not explicitly defined, but it is generally understood that they involve situations where an individual is unable to work and seeking employment. The Medical Service of the Employment Agency plays a crucial role in determining if light activities are possible.
Applying for ALG 1 requires a health questionnaire and, in some cases, medical certificates of incapacity for work, especially if the employment relationship with the previous employer still exists. Lisa Leinenbach from the Labor Office stated that these cases exist.
Citizen's Income (Bürgergeld)
Bürgergeld, or basic citizen's income, is generally not available if you are eligible for ALG 1. Applying for Bürgergeld may negatively affect your residence permit, potentially leading to its termination or reduction in validity, depending on your permit's terms.
The specific eligibility criteria for Bürgergeld after the exhaustion of sickness benefits were not found in the current search results. However, claimant eligibility for Bürgergeld typically depends on income, assets, and residency but is not compatible with ALG 1 in this context.
Seamless Regulation
The seamless regulation bridges the phase until the responsibility between the Employment Agency and the statutory pension insurance is clarified. For example, if you have already applied for an earnings-related pension, but this has not yet been approved, the seamless regulation may apply. During this period, you must make yourself available to the labor market for the same amount of time as before you were unable to work to receive the full unemployment benefit.
In Conclusion
To summarise, to claim ALG 1 after sickness benefit ends, you must have worked and paid into unemployment insurance for the required period. You need to be actively seeking employment and registered as unemployed. Bürgergeld is not available when claiming ALG 1 and may negatively affect your residency. The Medical Service of the Employment Agency is responsible for clarifying the extent to which light activities are still possible.
Science can play a significant role in workplace wellness and health-and-wellness, particularly when it comes to mental health. For instance, research on the impact of light activities on the recovery of sick individuals, as conducted by the Medical Service of the Employment Agency, can contribute to the creation of wellness programs in the workplace, promoting mental health and productivity.
Furthermore, in exploring the eligibility criteria for Citizen's Income (Bürgergeld) after the exhaustion of sickness benefits, there might be opportunities to use scientific data and evidence-based policies to ensure that mental health considerations are included in the assessment process, potentially improving the overall health-and-wellness of recipients.
