GEZ-Gebühren: Diese Menschen müssen keinen Rundfunkbeitrag zahlen

Seit August 2021 muss jeder Haushalt in Deutschland gesetzlich einen Rundfunkbeitrag von 18,36 Euro pro Monat zahlen. Dieses Geld wird genutzt, um den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk zu finanzieren und ermöglicht den Zugang zu verschiedenen Rundfunk- und Medienangeboten. Wenn du herausfinden möchtest, ob du von der Rundfunkbeitragspflicht befreit werden kannst und wie du dies beantragst, lies weiter, um alle relevanten Informationen zu erhalten.

Diese Personen müssen keinen Rundfunkbeitrag zahlen

Insgesamt belaufen sich die jährlichen Gebühren für die GEZ auf 220,32 Euro. Dies stellt für Menschen mit geringem Einkommen eine erhebliche finanzielle Belastung dar. Um das Existenzminimum nicht zu gefährden, sind folgende Personen vom Rundfunkbeitrag befreit:

  • Bürgergeld-Bezieher
  • Sozialhilfeempfänger
  • BaföG-Bezieher
  • Pflegebedürftige
  • Asylbewerber
  • Studenten
  • Arbeitnehmer, die zu wenig verdienen (Härtefallregel)

Doch nicht nur diese Personen können sich von der Zahlung der Rundfunkgebühr befreien lassen. Wenn bestimmte Voraussetzungen erfüllt sind, müssen auch Rentner:innen die GEZ nicht bezahlen. So können Personen, die im Alter Grundsicherung oder Erwerbsminderung beziehen, einen Antrag auf Befreiung stellen. Erhalten Senior:innen Leistungen aus dem Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz muss die Rundfunkgebühr ebenfalls nicht bezahlt werden.

gez-gebühren: diese menschen müssen keinen rundfunkbeitrag zahlen

Ein Überweisungsträger der GEZ liegt zwischen Geldscheinen und Münzen.

Auch für Personen, die pflegebedürftig sind, gelten Ausnahmen. Allerdings reicht hierfür nicht allein ein Pflegegrad aus, sondern es sind bestimmte Leistungen erforderlich. So können sich Personen, die Pflegegeld beziehen, in einigen Bundesländern wie Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen oder Rheinland-Pfalz von der GEZ-Gebühr befreien lassen.

Darüber hinaus gelten die Hilfe zur Pflege nach dem 7. Kapitel des SGB XII sowie die Pflegezulagen nach dem Lastenausgleichsgesetz als Gründe für eine Befreiung. Wenn Rentner:innen in einem Seniorenheim leben, können sie neben der Pflegehilfe auch eine Befreiung von der GEZ-Gebühr beantragen.

  • Weiterlesen?

Warum müssen Senior:innen die Gebühr nicht zahlen?

Doch keine Sorge. Auch wenn du die genannten Kriterien nicht erfüllst, gibt es noch zwei weitere Möglichkeiten, die dafür sorgen könnten, dass du keinen Rundfunkbeitrag zahlen musst. So kannst du zum Beispiel einen Härtefallantrag stellen, wenn dein Einkommen nur geringfügig über dem sozialen Bedarf liegt und weniger als der monatliche Rundfunkbeitrag von 18,36 Euro beträgt. Des Weiteren können Rentner:innen, die Anspruch auf Sozialleistungen haben, aber diese nicht in Anspruch nehmen, sich ebenfalls von der Zahlung der Rundfunkgebühr befreien lassen.

Du magst unsere Themen? Folge wmn.de auf Social-Media.

So kannst du dich von der GEZ befreien lassen

Wenn du die Voraussetzungen für eine Befreiung erfüllst, kannst du einen Antrag an den Beitragsservice schicken. Das entsprechende Formular findest du auf der Website der Öffentliche-Rechtlichen. Wenn dies ausgedruckt und ausgefüllt ist, schicke dieses anschließend samt aller erforderlichen Unterlagen und Nachweisen an den Beitragsservice. Dabei solltest du den Antrag erst dann abschicken, wenn alle erforderlichen Nachweise vorliegen. Doch aufgepasst! Schicke nur Kopien an die entsprechende Stelle, niemals Originaldokumente.

So jetzt fehlt nur noch die richtige Adresse. Diese lautet wie folgt:

ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice

50656 Köln

Rückwirkende Befreiung: Ist das möglich?

In der Regel gilt: Nur wer einen Antrag auf Befreiung stellt, muss den Rundfunkbeitrag nicht bezahlen – vorausgesetzt, alle Bedingungen werden erfüllt. Aus diesem Grund ist es ratsam, zeitnah einen Antrag zu stellen. Wer seinen Anspruch aber jetzt erst erkennt, muss sich keine Sorgen manchen. Denn eine Befreiung von der Rundfunkbeitragspflicht kann bis zu drei Jahre rückwirkend gewährt werden.

Quellen: t-online.de, infranken.de und biallo.de

OTHER NEWS

11 minutes ago

SpaceX Starship's next launch 'probably 3 to 5 weeks' away, Elon Musk says

11 minutes ago

Plan for 300 new homes at Battersea Power Station in two 15-storey towers

11 minutes ago

Almost a third of LGBT+ community in Ireland avoid certain areas for fear of being assaulted

12 minutes ago

UK unemployment rate rises to highest level in almost a year

15 minutes ago

‘Haunted Heart’ Starring Matt Dillon Lands North American Distribution With VMI Releasing – Cannes Market 

15 minutes ago

‘Oppenheimer’ Star Matthias Schweighöfer Teams With German Director Erik Schmitt For ‘The Life Of Wishes’

17 minutes ago

Revealed: 11 reasons why convicted murderer Chris Dawson must have killed his wife when she suddenly vanished 42 years ago, court is told

17 minutes ago

Video: Inside the Hemsworths' elaborate home gym as Chris' wife Elsa Pataky works out with two of their children: 'It's obvious they are the kids of Thor!'

17 minutes ago

John Stamos, 60, celebrates wife Caitlin McHugh's 38th birthday with a sweet post: 'My heart swells with pride seeing your unwavering dedication'

17 minutes ago

Video shows Steve Buscemi’s alleged attacker talking to himself moments before he randomly slugged actor in NYC

18 minutes ago

Kentucky governor to speak out against strict abortion ban in neighboring Tennessee

18 minutes ago

Sony reports 7% drop in annual profit as PlayStation business weakens

18 minutes ago

Crews working to save Fort Nelson, B.C., from wildfire

18 minutes ago

FDA warns about using over-the-counter COVID-19 tests from Cue Health

18 minutes ago

Putin’s choice of economist as new defence minister shows he’s ready to confront Nato

18 minutes ago

Finding light in the darkest moments for Mado Pitso

18 minutes ago

Accused war criminal's trial delayed by reams of documents

18 minutes ago

Bridges of Hope programme launches second phase to rehabilitate 60 people of determination centres in Egypt

18 minutes ago

New Zealand pledging millions of dollars to fund projects in Papua New Guinea

18 minutes ago

North Carolina congressional runoff highlights Trump's influence in GOP politics

18 minutes ago

Brief CVs of Kuwait’s newly formed gov’t

19 minutes ago

Victoria rolls out digital licences statewide, but they're not for everyone yet

20 minutes ago

Gauff says tweaked serve needs time to take off

21 minutes ago

Vivianne Miedema was the personification of Arsenal’s greatest qualities, now they’re ready to move on without her

21 minutes ago

Curfew is imposed in New Caledonia after unrest wracks French island territory in south Pacific

21 minutes ago

Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list

21 minutes ago

Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is sentenced to prison

21 minutes ago

An Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan has been sentenced to prison

23 minutes ago

Horror moment 'inexperienced' driver Jake Stock tried to overtake two semi-trailers before smash that killed 19-year-old Poppy Crozier - as court hears he should be jailed

23 minutes ago

‘In our hearts’: MPs’ tribute to Bondi victims

23 minutes ago

Billionaire businessman Arthur Irving dead at 93

23 minutes ago

Moment furious travellers stage sit-down protest during row with a farmer as he tries to stop them moving on to his land a MONTH before the Appleby Horse Fair

24 minutes ago

You are cordially invited to ruin our esports career

24 minutes ago

Golfers flee as possible tornado bears down on golf course in Missouri

24 minutes ago

Single measles jab can be ineffective in children born by C-section, study finds

24 minutes ago

U.S. threats led to rupture of vital military ties, Nigerien leader says

24 minutes ago

Burnaby residents returning to new homes at old rental rates

24 minutes ago

Shoigu reshuffle shows Putin 'desperation' to sustain Ukraine war, State Department says

25 minutes ago

Can Kevin Costner's ‘Horizon,' Debuting in Cannes, Make Hollywood Westerns Great Again?

25 minutes ago

Here are three common recycling myths you should discard

25 minutes ago

Donald Trump a ‘great troll' and 'great entertainer’

29 minutes ago

Arambagh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Close Contest on the Cards Between TMC and BJP in Erstwhile Red Bastion

29 minutes ago

Ravi Shastri To Return To Coaching In IPL? Here's What Ex India Coach Said

29 minutes ago

New Mexico judge halts state mandate for school districts to adopt calendars with more school days

30 minutes ago

Broadcaster Gary Cohen spoke for all Mets fans on a controversial Phillies call

30 minutes ago

Wighton calls out racism after alleged Mitchell abuse

30 minutes ago

Gulf leaders take issue with claims that Gulf states will lead postwar Gaza administration

30 minutes ago

Brokers name 4 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

30 minutes ago

Navigating evolving e-waste landscape with EPR compliance

30 minutes ago

Anglo American looking for higher valuation as it rejects BHP offer for second time

31 minutes ago

Confusing emotions circle title fight amid Man City’s improbable, unwanted stat

32 minutes ago

Patient seriously harmed after equipment fails during heart surgery

32 minutes ago

Video: Student's urgent warning after a mobile charger explodes in his car - and it wasn't even plugged in

32 minutes ago

Video: Blinken visits Ukraine in a show of U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against Russia's advances after Congress approved $60 billion aid package

32 minutes ago

Queen Mary and King Frederik choose to WORK through their 20th wedding anniversary - as body language expert reveals the one thing keeping them together after rumoured 'tension'

32 minutes ago

Cedar Point amusement park abruptly shuts the world's tallest and fastest triple launch rollercoaster Top Thrill 2 just days after opening following 'mechanical' issue

32 minutes ago

Consumer confidence falls to 2024 low following RBA rate decision

33 minutes ago

Naloxone: Anti-overdose drug to be made available without prescription

33 minutes ago

Hefty pay packets and competition blamed for Victorian hospital costs

33 minutes ago

Kannada actor Chetan Chandra attacked by a mob in Bengaluru, severely injured

34 minutes ago

PM’s Bondi tribute: ‘Remarkable acts of courage, compassion, love’

37 minutes ago

Bryan Olesen surprises with vulnerable Phil Collins cover on 'The Voice': 'We all loved it'

37 minutes ago

Uber to acquire Foodpanda's Taiwan business for $950 million, creating a potential monopoly

37 minutes ago

MK Party leadership battle still rages on

37 minutes ago

Powerball jackpots to mammoth $100m

37 minutes ago

‘People’s eyes are dead,’ former reporter and humanitarian Arwa Damon on the trauma in Gaza

37 minutes ago

Unite Students sells £184m of university accommodation

38 minutes ago

Barrister who wrote book on sleepwalking falls asleep at inquest

38 minutes ago

Kaizer Chiefs respond to coach announcement news

38 minutes ago

‘Measure of weakness’: Greg Sheridan on Albanese govt’s response to China’s flare stunt

38 minutes ago

Walmart to Cut Jobs, Ask Remote Workers to Return to Offices

38 minutes ago

New Zealand sees record exodus of citizens as economy struggles

39 minutes ago

A whole new industry: Researchers hone floating offshore wind turbines for launch

39 minutes ago

Bid to end deadly cooking methods which stoke global warming

40 minutes ago

'He's Gotten Injured A Lot, We Have To Dig Into That': Maple Leafs' Brad Treliving Prioritizes Goaltending Stability and Investigates Joseph Woll's Injury Struggles

40 minutes ago

‘We should all be furious’: Aboriginal people make up record 31% of adult prison population in NSW

40 minutes ago

Kyrie Irving Getting Blasted For Performance In Game 4 Loss

40 minutes ago

Peter Dutton congratulates new Liberal MP for Cook in parliament

41 minutes ago

Richard Gadd explains why he will ‘never comment again’ on real people who inspired Baby Reindeer

41 minutes ago

European rights court to make final decision on Caster Semenya

45 minutes ago

Chrissie Swan is still going strong with 'mystery man' almost a year after first sighting as they have a cigarette together in a Melbourne park

45 minutes ago

Video: The Block is axed! Popular edition of the renovation franchise is cancelled 'indefinitely' as four homes under construction are set to be sold

45 minutes ago

Video: Aussie influencer puts on a very daring display in a sheer glittering bra as she steps out at Sydney's Carriageworks for Australian Fashion Week show

45 minutes ago

Paul Kent makes shock move as he fronts court for the first time over alleged street fight outside a Sydney pub

45 minutes ago

Brian Taylor: Footy great accuses umpire of cheating so he could win a bet worth a small fortune - drawing a VERY surprising response from the AFL

45 minutes ago

Texas school principal writes mortifying letter to staff and parents disowning teacher husband after he was arrested over stash of child porn

45 minutes ago

Carol Burnett, 91, looks chic in all-black outfit at Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion premiere in LA

46 minutes ago

Eskom achieves 70% available energy, reduces unplanned outages to less than 10 000MW

47 minutes ago

Jaguar is finally set to reveal the first car in its EV transformation

47 minutes ago

Steve Buscemi left ‘sad’ after being punched in random New York attack

47 minutes ago

Eagles Cooper DeJean: Cornerback or Safety?

47 minutes ago

NBC announces new details of ‘SNL’ 50th anniversary special

47 minutes ago

Brokers name 2 rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stocks to buy

47 minutes ago

Canadian rapper Drake rumoured to be visiting Australia for Vailo Adelaide 500 event

47 minutes ago

George Clooney is making his Broadway debut

48 minutes ago

Julia Fox is 'never better' as she celebrates 2.5 years of celibacy

48 minutes ago

Newcastle Airport plane landing: Couple had a four-hour near death experience

48 minutes ago

Student's urgent warning after a mobile charger explodes in his car - and it wasn't even plugged in

48 minutes ago

Gruesome horror movie scene voted 'most shocking' film opening in history by movie buffs

48 minutes ago

Iconic Melbourne store Enoteca Sileno that helped introduce gelato to Aussies to close its doors after 70 years in business