State hardship assistance in Dresden: How to apply for financial support for heating oil, liquid gas, coal or wood

State hardship assistance in Dresden: How to apply for financial support for heating oil, liquid gas, coal or wood

According to a report by www.dnn.de,
According to experts, the state's financial support, the so-called hardship aid, for households that had to dig particularly deep into their pockets last year for heating oil, liquid gas, coal or wood, can have a significant impact on the market and consumers. The Saxony Consumer Center (VZS) offers support in the form of an action day in its Dresden advice center. However, time is of the essence as the application deadline is October 20th. Households without online access or digital experience should also be reached in order to benefit from hardship assistance.

The Saxony Consumer Center reports that over 2,000 claims checks and applications have already been carried out, with a further 250 appointments being made. Thanks to the support of the Saxon state government, this service is even free of charge once per household. This may lead to a large number of households seeking financial assistance, which could lead to a more stable financial situation for many consumers.

However, it should be noted that a lot of documentation is required to apply, which could deter some consumers from applying for hardship assistance. The Saxony Consumer Center offers claim checks and appointments over the phone to make the application process easier. This can have a positive effect on the number of applications as consumers are better supported and the inhibition threshold for applying can be lowered.