Exemption from the broadcasting fee: These people can submit an application and how to submit it

Exemption from the broadcasting fee: These people can submit an application and how to submit it

According to a report by www.infranken.de,

Public television and radio stations have the option of being exempt from the broadcasting fee requirement of currently 18.36 euros per month or of receiving a reduction. People who receive social benefits can apply for exemption from the broadcasting fee. Under certain conditions, people with low incomes also have the opportunity to be exempted or receive a reduction. The exemption extends to spouses, registered life partners, children up to the age of 25 who live in the apartment, and roommates who were taken into account when social benefits were granted. The reduction amounts to 6.12 euros per month and can be applied for by severely disabled people. All forms can be filled out online and printed out, including the relevant evidence, and must be sent to the contribution service in Cologne. An exemption or reduction begins on the first of the month in which the validity period of the decision begins and can be taken into account retroactively for a maximum of three years from the date of application.

As a financial expert, it is to be expected that the increasing broadcasting fees and the possibility of exemption or reduction will have an impact on the financial situation of many households. People who receive social benefits can be relieved of additional financial burdens by being exempted. At the same time, the increasing number of exemption applications and reductions could have an impact on the income of public broadcasters. It is possible that they will have to increasingly look for alternative financing options in order to compensate for the loss of income. The possibility of exemption from the broadcasting fee or a reduction can therefore also have long-term effects on the market and the financial sector, particularly in connection with the financing of public media.