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In Germany, when a citizen's sickness benefit from health insurance expires and they are still unable to work, they may be entitled to unemployment benefit (ALG 1) or citizen's income (ALG II), depending on their eligibility.
To qualify for ALG 1, certain conditions must be met. The individual must not be employed and actively seeking a job that offers at least 15 working hours per week. They need to have registered as unemployed at the local employment office (Agentur für Arbeit). The applicant should have either German citizenship, or citizenship of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, or hold a valid German work visa or permit. Lastly, they must have paid into the German unemployment insurance for at least 12 months within the last 30 months, with some exceptions (e.g., illness or military service).
When registering as unemployed in time and meeting these eligibility criteria, individuals can receive ALG 1 starting immediately after their sickness benefit ends. This ensures a smooth changeover and prevents gaps in income and health insurance.
If an individual does not qualify for ALG 1 due to lack of contributions or other reasons, they may apply for ALG II (citizen's income) as a fallback during unemployment. Eligibility for ALG II depends on income, assets, and household situation, and it can support those who have exhausted ALG 1 or were never eligible for it.
In some cases, the transition regulation can apply if you have already applied for a disability pension, but it has not yet been approved. If an individual is likely to be unable to work for more than six months due to illness and cannot work at least 15 hours per week, the Employment Agency may ask you to submit a rehabilitation application to the German Pension Insurance within one month.
It's important to note that the duration and amount of ALG 1 benefits are not specified in this article. To receive the full unemployment benefit, an individual must make themselves available to the labor market for the same amount of time as they were before they became unable to work.
In Saarland, it must be clarified whether an individual can still be available for the labor market despite illness before ALG 1 can be claimed. For more detailed information on the process of claiming ALG 1 and the involvement of the Medical Service of the Employment Agency, the Saarland Chamber of Labor provides useful resources.
Citizen's income is another potential benefit for individuals unable to work due to illness, but the specific criteria for claiming it were not specified in this article. All those who do not have a claim to ALG 1 after the end of sickness benefit can apply for citizen's income, depending on whether they are in need.
In conclusion, the core requirements for ALG 1 after sickness benefit expiry are unemployment status, proper registration, citizenship/work permit, and sufficient prior unemployment insurance contributions. The transition regulation helps ensure continuous support when sickness benefits cease. If ALG 1 is not applicable, citizen's income (ALG II) may be available based on financial need and other criteria.
In the context of workplace-wellness and health-and-wellness, it's crucial to address mental health concerns as well. For instance, if an individual, having exhausted their sickness benefit due to mental illness, does not qualify for ALG 1, they might be eligible for ALG II (citizen's income). Moreover, initiatives for science and research may provide insights into effective strategies to promote mental health in the workplace, thereby fostering a healthier working environment for all.
