Question 241
Frau Seger bekommt ein Kind. Was muss sie tun, um Elterngeld zu erhalten?Mrs. Seger is having a child. What must she do to receive parental allowance?
Options
- Sie muss an ihre Krankenkasse schreiben.She must write to her health insurance company.
- Sie muss einen Antrag bei der Elterngeldstelle stellen.She must submit an application to the parental allowance office.
- Sie muss nichts tun, denn sie bekommt automatisch Elterngeld.She does not need to do anything, as she automatically receives parental allowance.
- Sie muss das Arbeitsamt um Erlaubnis bitten.She must ask the employment office for permission.
Explanation
Parental allowance is a state benefit that is granted only after a formal application under the Federal Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Act (BEEG). The responsible authority is the local Elterngeldstelle, often located at the youth welfare office or district administration. Neither health insurance funds nor the employment agency process these payments, and nothing is issued automatically.
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