Broadcasting fee in the private sector, reduction

Please note in particular our information under:

  • Performance specification

    If you have a severely disabled person's ID card with the symbol "RF", you can receive a reduction in your broadcasting fee. You then pay a reduced contribution of 5.83 euros.

     

  • Process flow

    You must apply for a reduction of the broadcasting fee in writing to the competent authority. Use the prescribed form for this purpose. You can obtain it from towns and municipalities and from the competent authorities.
    You can also fill it out online. Print out the form at the end of the submission process and sign it. Enclose the required supporting documents and send your documents by post.

    Note: You will receive the reduction from the first of the month that is stated as the start of benefits in the notification of grant or certificate.

     

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    The completed form can also be forwarded by the district of Waldeck-Frankenberg, especially if certificates are still required from here.

  • Competent body

     

    Contribution Service of the Hessian Broadcasting Corporation

  • Requirements

    You have a severely disabled person's pass with the symbol "RF" and belong to one of the following groups of people:

    • You are blind or permanently significantly visually impaired: Degree of disability (GdB) of 60 percent solely due to visual impairment
    • You are hearing impaired, deaf or you cannot communicate adequately even with hearing aids
    • You have a disability and are therefore permanently unable to participate in public events and the GdB is permanently at least 80 percent

    Note: If you receive a reduction, this also extends to your wife or husband within the flat. The same applies to your registered partner.

     

  • Which documents are required?

    • Current severely disabled person's identity card with the symbol "RF" in the original (front and back) or as a certified copy or
    • Certificate of the authority on the granting of the "RF" mark of disability
    • Further evidence if required

    Attention: You will not receive the certificate from the authority or the benefit provider back. The original is intended to remain there. You do not have to mark the original severely disabled person's card. You will receive it back without being asked.

  • What are the fees?

    Application procedure and examination: none

     

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    You must apply for the reduction within 2 months after the notice of approval has been issued.

     

  • Legal basis

  • Applications / Forms

  • What else should I know?

    If you have a disability and receive certain social benefits from the state, you can receive an exemption instead of a reduction. With proof from the authority concerned, you can apply for exemption from the broadcasting fee if, for example, you receive these benefits:

    • Unemployment benefit II,
    • Social assistance,
    • Basic income or
    • BAföG.

    A complete list of all social benefits can be found on the website of Südwestrundfunk.

     

  • Comments

    The broadcasting fee replaced the licence fee on 01.01.2013.

     


Who do I need to contact?

ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice
50656 Köln

Service telephone for the contribution account:
Tel.: +49 185 - 9995-0100

Service telephone for broadcasting fees:
Tel.: +49 185 - 9995-0888*
Fax: +49 185 - 9995-0105*

Service telephone hours:
Mon: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tue: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wed: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thu: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fri: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

* 6.5 cents/min. from German landlines, prices for mobile phones vary.

 

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