Special assistance

Special assistance is for special expenses. These are extra costs in case of illness, a disability or another reason. For example, costs for legal assistance or moving expenses.

These are costs that are not part of the normal costs of living, that you cannot pay yourself and are not reimbursed (e.g. by your health insurance). You can apply for special assistance at the municipality.

How does it work?

The municipality considers whether you will receive special assistance. The municipality does this on the basis of the following questions:

  • Are you really going to incur the cost?
  • Are the expenses necessary, such as for medical reasons?
  • Are you unable to pay the cost (in full) yourself?
  • Is there no other institution that will reimburse the cost, such as your health insurance company?

How much special assistance can I get?

It depends on your income and assets. Assets include savings or your own house. The municipality also looks at the income and assets of your family members. Sometimes you have to pay part of the costs yourself.

Can I get a loan?

You can get a loan from the Municipal Credit Bank for certain expenses. For example, for items that last a long time, such as beds and carpeting. Can't get a loan there? Then the municipality can give you a loan.

What to do

For this product, you are referred to the website of the Municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg. Special assistance

Special assistance for the chronically ill, disabled and pensioners

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