Energy compensation: 2 times 190 euros
Energy prices have risen enormously. Many people also notice this in the energy bill. The government has therefore taken a number of measures to compensate for the extra costs. Such as the energy surcharge and energy compensation for November and December 2022. How do I get the 190 euro energy compensation? Most energy companies automatically deduct this amount from your bill. …
Living together on trial remains
Living together on a probationary period, without consequences for your benefit: it is possible in Tilburg. The municipality will only adjust the benefit if you continue to live together after the trial period. Are you in a relationship and do you want to move in together? But are you still in doubt whether it will work together? Then living together on a trial basis is something for you. This …
Tilburg Toy Bank
Tilburg has a Toy Bank for children from 0 to 12 years. This is an initiative of the Fourth Gift Foundation. Your child(ren) may come by twice a year to pick out toys. Your child may keep this toy. The Toy Bank works by appointment, so that your child can choose toys in peace. How works …
Cost-sharing standard changes January 1, 2023
The cost-sharing standard will change on 1 January 2023. At the moment, the cost-sharing standard applies to all persons older than 21, who are no longer registered as students at DUO. What will change? From January 1, the age will shift from 21 years to 27 years. The Ministry of Social Affairs has already approved this amendment…
Living together on a trial basis while retaining benefits
Living together on a probationary period without consequences for your benefit? It is possible in Tilburg. The municipality will only adjust your benefit if you start living together after the trial period.
Notify changes in time
Has anything changed in your personal situation? Then you let us know. For example, if you: move in together buy a car or motorcycle go abroad to work (more) Borrow or receive money from family or friends A change in your personal or financial situation can affect your benefit. Changes …
Do you still have money left?
Refueling, daily shopping, clothing, shoes and of course the energy bill. Everything has become more expensive. Everyone feels that in their wallet. Are you concerned? Are you struggling to pay the bills and groceries? Help is here! Debt counseling is not only for when you have (large) debts. You can also go there for advice…
What about the cost-sharing standard if you rent a room together?
Several people live in one house. They all rent their own room and have their own lease. We call this 'commercial room tenants'. These room tenants do not share costs with each other. When does the cost-sharing standard apply? Jan rents a room in this house and receives social assistance. His brother Kees comes into his room…
A reimbursement for your child's (school) costs
The costs of school-age children can be quite high. For example: the school trip the sports or scouting association music lesson transport to school a laptop for homework. You can request reimbursement for these costs from Stichting Leergeld. Why not apply for special assistance? Stichting Leergeld reimburses more costs. You can also receive a reimbursement for swimming lessons…
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