GENERAL QUESTION · 241
Mensch & Gesellschaft · BAMF 07.05.2025
Mrs Seger has a child. What must she do to receive parental allowance (Elterngeld)?
Official German wording
Frau Seger bekommt ein Kind. Was muss sie tun, um Elterngeld zu erhalten?
Answer options
- AShe must write to her health insurance.
- BShe must submit an application to the parental allowance office.Correct answer
- CShe does not have to do anything, because she receives parental allowance automatically.
- DShe must ask the employment office for permission.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Parental allowance is paid only on application, which the parents submit to the responsible parental allowance office. The health insurance fund is not responsible for it, the benefit does not come automatically, and the employment agency does not have to give permission.
Parental allowance: application at the parental allowance office.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF