Low income assistance

Are you a resident of the municipality of Heerlen and have an income at or around the social minimum? Then there are numerous schemes or provisions you can make use of. Both for extra income and an allowance in costs as for example food, clothing and home furnishings.

Income and benefits

Social assistance benefit application
Income too low? Then you may be entitled to benefits. Be sure to register as a job seeker first.
Individual income supplement application
The individual income supplement is a contribution for people who have to live on a low income for a long time. Apply for the supplement.
MantelzorgcomplimentPLUS
Are you in need of help and want to thank your caregiver for Health? Then apply for the MantelzorgcomplimentPLUS .
Study allowance
Are you studying and are you unable or less able to earn a little extra because of your disability? Then you may be entitled to a study allowance.
Premium with assistance or volunteer compliment
Do you have a Social assistance benefit? Are you going to work, participating in Job Creation or volunteering? Apply for the benefit.
Benefit for older and disabled unemployed people
Older and unemployed and no longer entitled to WW or WGA benefits? Apply for IOAW benefit.

Help with paying extra or high fees

Applying for special assistance
Do you have a low income and unexpected high expenses? If so, you can apply for special assistance.
Fit and Fun arrangement
The Fit and Fun allowance is a contribution to community, social, sports or cultural activities for 18-year-olds and seniors with minimum income.
Relief for the chronically ill and disabled
Illness, disability and/or old age bring additional costs. You may be able to get money from the municipality for these costs.
Help with money problems
Are you in debt? The administration not in order? Getting reminders or sometimes unable to pay your bills? Ask us for help.
Help with energy costs
Can you no longer pay your energy bill due to high energy costs? Then you may be able to get reimbursement for the cost or help with energy savings.
Child package
In Heerlen, we want children to grow up healthy and safe. Sometimes that requires a hand. The Child Package is a collection of schemes, which can help.

Facilities

Food Bank
If you have a low income and don't have enough left over for food, you can get a food package from the food bank once a week.
Collective health insurance
The municipality offers group health insurance. This saves you money. You can take advantage of this if you have a minimum income.
Clothing packages
Do you need clothes or shoes for your child and can't pay for it yourself? Then the clothing bank or Foundation STOP can help you.

That applies to me

The VoorzieningenWijzer provides an overview of municipal schemes and national benefits that apply to you and supports you in applying for them. And in arranging a good energy contract and health insurance. That way you will soon have €600 more to spend per year.

Check online yourself what applies to you. Would you like support in arranging it? Then request a free consultation with someone from an organization near you.