Financial self-help support

There are basically two types of funding: On the one hand, there is flat-rate funding across all types of health insurance funds, which finances regular and self-help-related tasks. And on the other hand, individual health insurance project funding, which specifically supports projects if they are limited in time and content.

Information about flat-rate funding

Information about project funding

Flat rate funding

About the funding

Health-related self-help groups are supported by the statutory health insurance companies in Baden-Württemberg (Section 20h SGB V).

Here you will find the application form for the 2025 flat-rate funding, the information sheet and the proof of use of the funding received in 2024 as a PDF.

Applications and proof of use can be filled out electronically.

Further information on the different funding procedures can also be found on the self-help funding pages of the statutory health insurance companies/associations in Baden-Württemberg (GKV-BW).

Self-help support GKV-BW

Application for flat-rate funding

As of: December 19th, 2024. The application deadline is March 31, 2025.

Proof of use for 2024

Your group took advantage of the flat-rate funding in 2024? Complete the proof of use for 2024 together with the 2025 flat-rate funding and send it in by March 31, 2025.

Who is the contact person?

Applications must be submitted to the following address (including additional address):

DAK-Gesundheit
z. Hd. H. Holzmüller/Selbsthilfeförderung
Balinger Str. 80
72336 Balingen

If you have any questions when filling out the forms, you can also contact us in advance.

Contact the self-help office

Additional Funding
Options

Project Funding from Statutory Health Insurance Providers (GKV)

For specific projects or larger initiatives, e.g., major events or workshops, etc.

Support from Local Governments

Some local governments (cities, municipalities) support self-help groups as part of their voluntary services. However, there is generally no legal entitlement to such support. Please inquire at your local city hall.

Donation-based funding

Self-help groups can be funded through donations.

Please note: Donations are tax-deductible for the donor only if the self-help group is recognized as a nonprofit organization.

Typical Costs

When Starting a Self-Help Group

Room Rental

If group rooms in community centers, clubhouses, or other facilities are used, rental costs may apply. For the first three meetings, the Self-Help Office will provide rooms free of charge upon request.

Public Relations

Production of flyers, posters, business cards, etc., to promote the group.

Supplies

Writing materials, facilitation supplies, envelopes, postage costs, etc.

Drinks and Snacks

These can be organized and funded by the group itself during meetings.

Further funding opportunities

Project funding

Individual health insurance project funding involves projects that are limited in terms of time and content. They are activities that go beyond regular tasks and the normal level of self-help work.

On the GKV self-help promotion BW

Flat-rate funding at the federal level

Is your association a self-help organization at the federal level and would you like to submit an application for flat-rate funding? Then go to the website of the Verband der Ersatzkassen e. V. (vdek):

GKV self-help support

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