HomeHealth and incomeEmployment and incomeBenefitBenefitDo you have too little income? If so, you may be entitled to Social assistance benefit benefits.Payment of benefitOnce a month, we pay your benefit from the previous month to you. Applying for youth assistanceUnemployed and between the ages of 18 and 27? Apply for benefits. Please note that special Requirements apply. Applying for self-employment assistanceAre you an entrepreneur with temporary financial difficulties? Apply for self-employment assistance. Social assistance benefit applicationIncome too low? Then you may be entitled to benefits. Be sure to register as a job seeker first. Social assistance benefit and retirementThe SVB calculates how much AOW you will receive. You will get a letter if your income turns out to be too low. Benefit for older and disabled unemployed peopleOlder and unemployed and no longer entitled to WW or WGA benefits? Apply for IOAW benefit. Benefit for older discontinued entrepreneursDo you have to stop your business due to insufficient income? Apply for IOAZ benefits before you quit. Vacation or change to Social assistance benefit (SMF).Does your situation change and does it affect your benefits? Or are you going abroad? Then you must report this. Advance Social assistance benefitThe application process for assistance takes a while. If it takes longer than 4 weeks, you will receive an advance payment.