Social law

Participation counseling, officially known as Supplementary Independent Participation Counseling (EUTB)®, is a free, nationwide counseling service for people with (foreseeable) disabilities and their relatives. It offers impartial support and guidance on issues relating to rehabilitation and participation, e.g., applying for benefits, finding aids, or clarifying rights.

An important component of patient safety for ME-CFS – in addition to sufficient knowledge of this disease on the part of doctors, billing options and the avoidance of harmful therapies, as well as barrier-free access to medical and social care – is the implementation of patient rights.

In this sense, transparency is an important factor – this includes access to patient records and the ability to identify and correct misdiagnoses.

Information on submitting a care application.

Overview of the application process and procedure for obtaining a severely disabled person's pass based on the degree of disability (GdB).

A legal assessment of applications for reduced earning capacity pensions and occupational disability.

Pension and severe disability in ME/CFS

In-depth content on

• ME/CFS as a physical illness in the social security system

• The application process

• Pension and severe disability

• Special aspects of the application process

• The formal application

Detailed description of what those affected are entitled to under social welfare law. Explanation based on five different disease progression scenarios.

Information and links regarding applications for disability status and disability codes (important for severe disabilities) – as well as financial relief and support for severe disabilities in cases of MCS+ME/CFS-PostCovid

When children and young people suffer from ME/CFS, social welfare issues also arise. What assistance are families entitled to? How can you apply for care allowance? How about a severely disabled person's pass? Who is eligible for domestic help?

Telephone advice on social law issues.

Under the heading "Legal and Social Issues", the German Society for ME/CFS classifies the topics of care, severe disability and reduced earning capacity, and refers to the difficulties and experiences of those affected.