HomeHealth and incomeEmployment and incomeBenefitBenefitIf your income is too low, you may be entitled to a Social assistance benefit .Payment of benefitOnce a month, we pay your benefit from the previous month to you. Social assistance benefit to requestIncome too low? Then you may be entitled to benefits. Be sure to register as a job seeker first. Report benefit fraudA benefit? Report changes in a timely manner. The municipality checks. Is someone committing fraud? Report this. Applying for self-employment assistanceAre you an entrepreneur with temporary financial difficulties? Apply for self-employment assistance. Social assistance benefit and entitled to a pensionThe SVB calculates how much AOW you will receive. You will get a letter if your income turns out to be too low. Advance payment Social assistance benefitThe application process for assistance takes a while. If it takes longer than 4 weeks, you will receive an advance payment. Report your holiday 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. Applying for youth assistanceUnemployed and between 18 and 27 years old? Apply for benefits. Please note: special conditions apply Requirements . Benefit for older discontinued entrepreneursDo you have to stop your business due to insufficient income? Apply for IOAZ benefits before you quit. Benefit for older and disabled unemployed peopleOlder and unemployed and no longer entitled to WW or WGA benefits? Apply for IOAW benefit.