#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 243Regulation on the Continuation of Standard Benefit Levels for the Year 2026
AI-generated summary for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. See the original source for the authoritative text.
This German federal regulation, issued by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs on 17 October 2025 and published on 22 October 2025 in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 243), updates the standard benefit rates (Regelbedarfsstufen) under Book II and Book XII of the Social Code (SGB II and SGB XII). These rates determine the monthly cash benefits for recipients of Bürgergeld (citizens' income) and social assistance. The regulation adjusts the amounts for 2026 based on the established legal formula that considers inflation and income trends. It ensures that benefit levels reflect current economic conditions to maintain the minimum subsistence level for beneficiaries.
AI-generated summary. May contain errors. Refer to official sources for legal decisions.
Key Changes
- Updates the monthly standard benefit amounts (Regelbedarfsstufen) for all household types effective 1 January 2026
- Applies the statutory updating formula based on price and wage development indices
- Adjusts benefit levels for single adults, couples, children and adolescents in different age groups
+ 2 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
Update and apply the standard benefit rates (Regelbedarfsstufen) for 2026 as specified in this regulation to all Bürgergeld (citizens' income) recipients under SGB II
Update and apply the standard benefit rates (Regelbedarfsstufen) for 2026 as specified in this regulation to all social assistance recipients under SGB XII
Implement the regulation-specified benefit rate adjustments effective for the year 2026 based on the established legal formula considering inflation and income trends