This department is responsible for granting benefits under the Advance Maintenance Payments Act, asserting maintenance claims under Section 94 of SGB XII, and reviewing medical assistance statements under Section 264 of SGB V.

In the context of advance maintenance payments, applications are reviewed from single parents who receive no or insufficient maintenance from the other parent. In addition, the ability of the person liable for maintenance to pay is examined, the maintenance to be repaid is determined, and enforcement measures are taken against the person liable for maintenance.