The Ministry of Justice and Migration of Baden-Württemberg has finally amended its own regulations from 2024 with a decree dated August 4, 2026.
In the future, the responsible authorities will be able to assume ongoing contributions to mandatory follow-up insurance. Furthermore, they can also assume existing contribution arrears. This applies even if a corresponding application has previously been definitively rejected or the assumption of contributions has been revoked.
The assumption of contributions is based on Section 6 of the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG), as has been requested for years. The costs incurred by the authorities will subsequently be reimbursed by the state. The explanatory letter also regulates the reimbursement of contributions for various periods (until the end of 2025 and from 2026 onwards).
This brings to an end an absurd situation in Baden-Württemberg that has placed a massive burden on refugees receiving benefits, as well as on social welfare offices and social courts.
