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Weiterbewilligungsantrag: how to extend Grundsicherung at the Jobcenter in 2026
Short answer
File the WBA about 4–6 weeks before the period in your Bescheid ends. The Jobcenter does not have to remind you. A late application only takes effect from the first day of the month you file, not for missed months.
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What to prepare
- · Your latest Bescheid
- · Proof of income for recent months
- · Bank statements if requested
- · Rental contract and housing bills if anything changed
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What to do step by step
- 1
Find the end date of the period (Bewilligungszeitraum) in your latest Bescheid.
- 2
File the WBA online at jobcenter.digital or on the paper form the Jobcenter sent.
- 3
Report every change: work, income, household, rent, bank accounts.
- 4
Attach what the Jobcenter asks for — often bank statements and the Anlage VM asset form.
- 5
Keep proof of filing and watch for letters asking for more documents (Mitwirkung).
Important
Missing the deadline in a request for documents (Mitwirkung) can stop payments. Always check the deadline and document list in your own letter.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-07