Due to the current fixed personal contribution of € 21 per month, there is much more use of assistance from the Social Support Act 2015 than was expected when this subscription rate was introduced in 2019. This includes people who can afford and arrange this assistance privately. This has led to waiting lists and higher costs for municipalities, which pay for these services. Due to the double aging, this pressure will increase even more in the coming years. With the introduction of an income and asset-dependent personal contribution, the cabinet expects to reduce the pressure on services from the Social Support Act 2015.
Secretary of State Maeijer: “We see that assistance from the Social Support Act is under pressure. Especially for those who need this help the most, we must take measures to ensure that enough support remains available for them – even in the future.”
Personal contributions from January 1, 2027
The higher the income and assets, the higher the personal contribution. This means that singles with an income of up to approximately € 24,500 per year will not pay more than the minimum contribution of € 23.60 per month. For multi-person households, this applies to an income of up to approximately € 34,000 per year.
The personal contribution increases from these income thresholds to a maximum of € 328 per month. This maximum monthly contribution applies to singles with an annual income of approximately € 61,000 and for multi-person households with an annual income of approximately € 70,500.
Municipalities can decide at their discretion that one or more groups do not have to pay a personal contribution based on their income. When someone is in financial distress, the municipality can also exempt someone from the personal monthly contribution on an individual basis.