Leistungen in einer Traumaambulanz der sozialen Entschädigung Erstattung Fahrtkosten

Trauma outpatient clinics offer victims of physical, psychological and sexual violence quick, early and unbureaucratic counseling and psychological help to help them cope with the consequences of the crime.

In the case of treatment in a trauma outpatient clinic, the necessary travel costs to the nearest trauma outpatient clinic can be covered. The same applies to the necessary travel costs for a necessary accompanying person and for children whose transportation is necessary because their care is not guaranteed.

The travel costs are based on the amount payable for transportation in the lowest class of the most appropriate means of public transport. In the case of transportation by another means of transport, an amount equal to the distance allowance is taken as a basis.

Please note that your regional association (LVR or LWL) will decide whether and to what extent you will receive assistance.

If necessary, you must provide evidence:

• Proof of travel expenses, for example:
  • Copy of tickets
  • Receipts for parking costs
  • Fuel receipt
• Time/place of treatment

• You have suffered a health impairment in Germany due to a damaging event and can prove the direct or substantial connection.
• The health impairment has resulted in physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that continue to exist
• You have either your domicile or habitual residence in Germany and
• you were temporarily abroad at the time of the offense and suffered a damaging event there

or

• you are temporarily resident abroad but have suffered a harmful event in Germany

or

• You are permanently resident abroad but have suffered a harmful event in Germany
• Services in a trauma outpatient clinic can only be provided in Germany
• Travel costs are only covered to the nearest trauma clinic
• Services can only be provided in trauma clinics with which the relevant administrative authorities have concluded a contract
• The addresses can be obtained from the respective authority

When you apply for social compensation benefits, the regional association responsible for you (Landschaftsverband Rheinland or Landschaftsverband Westfalen Lippe) will check whether you are entitled to reimbursement of travel costs for services in a trauma outpatient clinic. The regional association in whose district you have your place of residence or habitual abode is responsible. You will receive an approval of the decision and, if applicable, information on the benefits granted as well as other necessary evidence.

You can apply for social compensation benefits online or in writing.

• If necessary, you can make an appointment with your contact person at the Landschaftsverband Rheinland (Social Compensation Department Tel: 0221 809 5401; e-mail: SER@lvr.de) or Landschaftsverband Westfalen Lippe (Office for Social Compensation Law Tel: 0251 591 01; e-mail: SER@lwl.org).
• We will then discuss with you whether you are entitled to social compensation benefits and what support services can be offered.
• If necessary, the case management can discuss the further procedure and possible benefit claims with you, which go beyond the general duty to provide information and advice.
• If you are entitled to social compensation benefits, your contact person will discuss the next steps with you.
• The contact person will provide you with the relevant documents. If necessary, complete the documents, enclose the required evidence or supporting documents and send the documents back to the Landschaftsverband responsible for your application.
• Your entitlement will be determined ex officio on the basis of the documents. The authority will inform you of the result in the form of a decision, which is usually sent to you by letter.
• If entitlements to benefits have been determined, you will receive an approval notice. If no entitlements are determined, you will receive a rejection notice.
• However, you also have the option of submitting the application online. To do this, you must complete the online application and upload the necessary supporting documents.

• Services in a social trauma clinic Reimbursement of travel costs
• Eligibility requirements
  • Report of findings on the damaging event with health consequences that require treatment in an outpatient trauma clinic; is determined in a simplified procedure (this is a quick, unbureaucratic immediate measure)
  • Treatment in an outpatient trauma clinic has already taken place
• Costs: the application is free of charge
• Discretionary benefit, no legal entitlement
• Responsible in NRW: Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR) and Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL)