Objection and appeal in case of rejection of emergency compensation
Rejection of your emergency compensation? Learn how to lodge an objection and appeal for your right to municipal assistance.
Starting the objection procedure
If the municipality rejects your application for municipal emergency compensation, you have 6 weeks to lodge an objection. Write a letter stating the reasons why the decision is incorrect, such as insufficient account taken of your acute situation (e.g. uninsured dental costs).
- Substantiation: Attach new evidence, such as additional income data.
- Response period: The municipality decides on your objection within 6-12 weeks.
- Hearing: You will often have the opportunity to be heard.
Appeal to the court
Dissatisfied with the objection decision? Lodge an appeal with the administrative court within 6 weeks. Legal assistance via the Juridisch Loket is available free of charge. Success rates are around 30-40% with good substantiation. This way, you effectively fight for your emergency assistance.