Language: English
Question 241 · Federal question
Ms. Seger is having a child. What must she do to receive parental allowance?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Frau Seger bekommt ein Kind. Was muss sie tun, um Elterngeld zu erhalten?
- A Sie muss an ihre Krankenkasse schreiben.
- B Sie muss einen Antrag bei der Elterngeldstelle stellen. ✓ Correct answer
- C Sie muss nichts tun, denn sie bekommt automatisch Elterngeld.
- D Sie muss das Arbeitsamt um Erlaubnis bitten.
Translation
Ms. Seger is having a child. What must she do to receive parental allowance?
- A She must write to her health insurance company.
- B She must submit an application to the parental allowance office. ✓ Correct answer
- C She does not need to do anything, as she will automatically receive parental allowance.
- D She must ask the employment agency for permission.
Explanation
To receive parental allowance in Germany, Ms. Seger must apply at the responsible parental allowance office. It is not paid automatically and does not go through her health insurer or the employment agency.
Tips
- Elterngeld always needs an application to the Elterngeldstelle, nothing about it happens automatically.
- Rule out health insurance and the employment agency, they handle different benefits entirely.
LiD Trainer app for Android
Mock exams with 33 questions and a 60-minute timer, like the real test. The app works offline and saves your progress on your phone.
