Social Court of Dortmund, 11.05.2011, S 47 AY 58/11 ER
Foreigners without means and refugees generally receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG). In addition to the benefit systems of basic income support for job seekers and social assistance, the AsylbLG provides an independent benefit system to secure subsistence.
However, compared to the level of benefits under basic income support for job seekers (SGB II) or social assistance (SGB XII), the benefit level under the AsylbLG is significantly reduced.
The regular form of assistance under the AsylbLG is thus the provision of in-kind benefits or vouchers.
Cash benefits are only exceptionally permitted in the presence of special circumstances and in the form of an allowance for personal use.
The Social Court of Dortmund had to decide whether an asylum seeker is entitled to benefits even if a relative, who is obligated under foreigners law to secure the applicant’s livelihood, fails to provide support.
Source: Social Court of Dortmund
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