The Austrian federal government has finalized the Sozialhilfe Neu draft law, set to take effect January 1, 2027. Presented by Social Minister , Family Minister , and Neos leader , the reform sets new standards.
Adults unfit for work will receive 1,308.39 Euro. Fit-for-work Austrians get 1,016 Euro, while third-country nationals start at 861 Euro but can reach 1,016 Euro via German courses. Job seekers can receive up to 1,230 Euro through training participation.
The reform introduces child benefit limits and a 60 million Euro participation card for 2027. Asset allowances for people with disabilities will double, while caregiving exemptions for parents will now end when a child turns two instead of three years old.