Apply for compensation under the Infection Protection Act for operating costs not covered

  • Performance specification

    In the event of a ban on activities or a quarantine, you as a self-employed person or self-employed person have a claim to compensation for loss of earnings as well as a claim to reimbursement of continuing non-covered business expenses, such as rent or loans.

    This only applies in the case of a threat to existence and only for operating costs that cannot be avoided.

    You also need to keep operating costs as low as possible.

    Reimbursement shall be made to an appropriate extent.

    This is a so-called "optional benefit". This means that the authorities have leeway in assessing whether a claim exists and how high it is.

  • Requirements

    In the event of quarantine or a ban on activities, you are entitled to compensation for the continuing non-covered operating expenses if

    • you are independent
    • your business or practice is suspended during the activity ban or quarantine
    • you are entitled to compensation for your loss of earnings and
    • Thereby a threat to existence exists.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Request
    • Evidence of current operating costs not covered
    • Proof of payment
    • Decision on the order of quarantine or ban on activities or proof that the requirements for quarantine have been met.

  • What are the fees?

    There are no fees.

  • Legal basis

  • Applications / Forms

    Application for employers and self-employed only via online portal

  • Short text

    • Authority grants compensation for ongoing uncovered operating expenses while the business or practice is suspended due to quarantine or a ban on activity
    • Prerequisites: You are self-employed and your business or practice is suspended during the ban on work or quarantine.
    • Documents include the application, proof of current uncovered operating expenses, proof of payment, notification of quarantine or activity ban or proof that the requirements for quarantine have been met.
    • Application only via online portal
    • Responsible: Darmstadt Regional Council, IFSG Compensation Service Centre

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Who do I need to contact?

Since 01.01.2023, the health authorities are responsible.

Responsible departments