Social assistance standards
What is it?
The social assistance standard is the standard amount to which a person is entitled. The amount depends on many factors (age, family situation, etc.) and is based on the gross statutory minimum wage.
How much is it?
Social assistance rates change twice a year: once on January 1 and once on July 1. The table below shows the amount of the Social assistance benefit including 5% vacation pay) effective as of January 1, 2026.
From age 21 to retirement age
- A single person or single parent: €1,401.50
- Married couples in which both spouses are under the retirement age: €2,002.13
Young people without children
- Single person aged 18, 19, or 20: €345.99
- Married couples, both spouses are 18, 19, or 20 years old: €691.98
- Married couples in which one spouse is 18, 19, or 20 years old and the other spouse is 21 years of age or older: €1,347.06
Young people with children under the age of 18
Young people with children under the age of 18 who are eligible for child benefits.
- Single parent aged 18, 19, or 20: €345.99
- Married couples where both spouses are 18, 19, or 20 years old: €1,092.41
- Married couples in which one spouse is 18, 19, or 20 years old and the other spouse is 21 years of age or older: €1,747.49
Retirees
- A single person or a single parent: €1,564.69
- Married couples in which one or more partners have reached retirement age: €2,144.16
Stay in a facility
- Single person or single parent: €443.76
- Married couples: €690.27
Increase (Health Insurance Act premium)
- Single person: €47
- Married couples: €106
Cost-sharing standards
Effective January 1, 2023, the cost-sharing rule has been amended so that only housemates aged 27 or older are counted as cost-sharers for the housing allowance.
- Family, cost-sharing partners, younger partner (18, 19, or 20 years old), and no children: €345.99
- Family, cost-sharing partners, younger partner (18, 19, or 20 years old) with one or more children under the age of 18: €746.42
Discretionary assets
- Single: €8,000
- Single parent: €16,000
- Married couples: €16,000
- Home equity: €67,500
Amount of the student grant
- Students aged 18: €192.57
- Students aged 19: €231.09
- Students aged 20: €308.12
- Students aged 21 and older: €385.14
If you are doing an internship, you may keep an internship stipend of up to €231.09 per month in addition to your student grant.
Overview of income limits as of January 1, 2026
The amounts in the table represent the maximum combined monthly net income, including vacation pay.
| Age and circumstances | 100% | 110% | 120% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 years until retirement age , single | € 1.401,50 | € 1.541,65 | € 1.681,80 |
| 21 years until retirement age , cohabiting/married | € 2.002,13 | € 2.202,34 | € 2.402,56 |
| Aged 65 and older single | € 1.564,69 | € 1.721,16 | € 1.877,63 |
| Age 65 and older living with a partner/married | € 2.144,16 | € 2.358,58 | € 2.572,99 |
What should I do?
You don’t need to do anything. Werkzaak Rivierenland will apply the standard that applies to you.
Additional information
Information and advice
For information, advice, and support, please contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal
- 50 Van Heemstraweg,
, 6658 KH Beneden-Leeuwen - 0487 790 790 (available 24/7)
- info@vraagwijzerwmw.nl
- vraagwijzer
- Phone hours
Apply for welfare assistance
You can apply for social assistance at Werkzaak Rivierenland.
You can reach Werkzaak Rivierenland by calling 088 9375 000, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please send mail to Postbus . Postbus , 4190 CH Geldermalsen, or email info@werkzaakrivierenland.nl.