Support Fund of the Accident Insurance Carriers

The support fund of the accident insurance carriers in Vienna provides a voluntary grant in cases deserving special consideration. It is aimed at private individuals who have fallen into social and financial hardship as a result of occupational accidents or occupational diseases. Allocation is made after reviewing the family, income, and asset circumstances in accordance with the guidelines issued by the board. There is no legal entitlement to the benefit; however, the fund enables uncomplicated assistance beyond the statutory accident insurance benefits. The funds can be used flexibly for all expenses related to social security benefits already provided and that better cover the individual needs than the standard benefits of the accident insurance carriers.

Applications can be submitted at any time, and there is no fixed deadline. A prerequisite for funding is the existence of a "case deserving special consideration," which takes into account the extent of social need for protection as well as the economic circumstances of the applicants. Eligible expenses include those costs that exceed the usual benefits of statutory accident insurance. The fund’s objective is to relieve affected persons in acute hardship cases and to contribute to securing their livelihood. By continuously providing funds, the fund promotes long-term social stability and contributes to strengthening the health-related and economic independence of the supported individuals.