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If you have a severely disabled person's pass with the mark "RF", you can receive a reduction in your broadcasting fee. You will then pay a reduced fee.

If you have a severely disabled person's pass with the mark "RF", you can receive a reduction in your broadcasting fee. You will then pay a reduced fee.

• Severely disabled person's pass
  • Current severely disabled person's pass with the "RF" mark in the original (front and back) or as a certified copy The original severely disabled person's pass will be returned to you without being asked.
• Certificate
  • Certificate from the authorities confirming the award of the "RF" mark. Note: You will not receive the certificate from the authority or the service provider back.
• Further proof
  • as required depending on the individual case

You have a severely disabled person's pass with the mark "RF" and belong to one of the following groups of people:

• You are blind or permanently and substantially visually impaired: Degree of disability (GdB) of 60 percent due to visual impairment alone
• You are hearing impaired, deaf or you cannot communicate adequately even with hearing aids
• You have a disability and are therefore permanently unable to participate in public events and the degree of disability is permanently at least 80 percent

You must pay the license fee for 3 months at a time. The Beitragsservice collects it in the middle of a three-month period.

• You must apply in writing to the responsible authority for a reduction in the broadcasting fee.
• Use the prescribed form for this.
• You can obtain it from towns and municipalities and from the relevant authorities.
• You can also fill it out online on the Internet. Print out the form at the end of the application process and sign it. Enclose the required proof and send your documents by post.
• Note: You will receive the reduction from the first of the month stated in the notice of approval or the certificate as the start of benefits.

You must apply for the reduction within 2 months after the approval notice has been issued.

If you receive a discount, this also applies to your wife or husband within the home. The same applies to your registered partner.
If you have a disability and receive certain state social benefits, you can receive an exemption instead of a reduction. With proof from the relevant authority, you can apply for exemption from the broadcasting fee if you receive these benefits, for example

• Unemployment benefit II,
• social assistance,
• basic income support or
• BAföG.

• Broadcasting fee - apply for a reduction
• Severely disabled person's pass with mark "RF"
• Special case of hardship for low income
• Written application required
• Form available online
• Responsible body: ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice