# Lower Austria Basic Care Repayment Dispute

October 20, 2026 at 04:39 PM

> Lower Austria addresses repayment claims for basic care overpayments as officials debate hardship waivers for Ukrainian war refugees.

**Lower Austria** currently provides basic care to nearly 6,000 individuals, primarily war refugees from **Ukraine** living in private or organized housing. A court recently ruled that the state cannot count climate or anti-inflation bonuses as income for care.

The **Association of Ukrainian Organizations in Austria** is now addressing repayment claims for unreported pensions, which are counted as income. While the state can demand refunds for overpayments, the group is requesting affordable installment plans for all.

State Vice-Governor **Udo Landbauer** rejects exceptions for those who concealed income. However, the **Basic Care Act** allows for waivers if repayments cause social hardship, defined as endangering a person's economic existence, to ensure fair financial recovery.


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