HomeHealth incomeWork and incomePaymentPaymentDo you have insufficient income? Then you may be entitled to Social assistance benefit.Payment of benefitsOnce a month, we pay you your benefit for the previous month. Applying for assistance for young peopleUnemployed and between 18 and 27 years old? Apply for benefits. Please note: special Requirements apply. Apply for assistance for self-employed personsAre you an entrepreneur experiencing temporary financial difficulties? Apply for assistance for self-employed individuals. Social assistance benefitIncome too low? Then you may be entitled to benefits. Be sure to register as a job seeker first. Social assistance benefit pension entitlementThe SVB calculates how much AOW you will receive. You will receive a letter if it appears that your income is too low. Benefits for older and disabled unemployed personsAre you older and unemployed and no longer entitled to unemployment benefits or WGA benefits? Apply for IOAW benefits. Benefits for older entrepreneurs who have ceased tradingDo you have to close your business because your income is too low? Apply for IOAZ benefits before you close. Reporting holidays or changes to Social assistance benefit SMF)Is your situation changing and will this affect your benefits? Or are you moving abroad? If so, you must report this. Advance payment of Social assistance benefitThe application procedure for social assistance takes some time. If it takes longer than 4 weeks, you will receive an advance payment.