Eine braune Geldbörse mit einer Karte darin, die als 'Oberberg Pass' gekennzeichnet ist. Die Karte zeigt eine Landschaft mit Wald und See. copyright: OBK

Oberberg Pass

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The Oberberg Pass allows residents of Oberberg to simply prove their neediness to receive discounts and benefits.

The pass does not establish a claim to discounted services.

Each public and private service provider decides independently whether to offer discounts and benefits to pass holders.

FAQ

Obtaining an Oberberg Pass:

  • Recipients of ongoing subsistence benefits under SGB II (Citizens' Benefit, Social Benefit) approved by the Jobcenter Oberberg. 

  • Recipients of ongoing social assistance benefits outside facilities under Chapters 3 or 4 of SGB XII (Assistance for Living Expenses, Basic Security in Old Age, and in Case of Reduced Earning Capacity) approved by the social welfare offices of the cities and municipalities in the Oberberg District.

  • Recipients of basic benefits under § 3 AsylbLG or special benefits under § 2 AsylbLG, approved by the cities and municipalities in the Oberberg District. Excluded are persons who only receive limited benefits under § 1a AsylbLG.

Please submit the application (see download) for the issuance of an Oberberg Pass to the locally responsible offices for benefit approval.

  • You receive Citizens' Benefit:
    The Jobcenter at your place of residence is responsible for you.

  • You receive Social Assistance or Basic Security Benefits under SGB XII:
    The Social Welfare Office at your place of residence is responsible for you.

  • You receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act:
    The Social Welfare Office at your place of residence is responsible for you.

After you have submitted your application and the responsible office has confirmed the receipt of benefits, you will automatically receive the Oberberg Pass by mail!

The Caritas Association for the Oberberg District issues the Oberberg Pass on behalf of the Oberberg District. Issuance is free of charge. However, for re-issuance in case of loss, a fee of €2 is charged.

Caritas Association for the Oberberg District e.V.
Wilhelmstraße 13
51643 Gummersbach

Phone: 02261 600911
Fax: 02261 600917
E-mail: markus.augsburger@caritas-oberberg.de 

  • The Oberberg Pass is usually valid for one year.

  • It can also be issued for a shorter period.

  • It is only valid in conjunction with an official identification document.

  • A new application can be submitted at the earliest 4 weeks before the validity expires.

You can download, save, and/or print an overview as a PDF in the download section.

Download

Application for Oberberg Pass

Directory of Discounts

Your way to us:

Office for Social Affairs

Moltkestr. 42
51643 Gummersbach

Service Hours

Monday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Thursday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 05:30 PM 

Friday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM