Disablement allowance
Who is entitled to a disablement allowance?
Whether someone is entitled to a disablement allowance does not depend on their income and assets but rather on the level of their disability. A disabled person constitutes someone who permanently relies on the assistance of others for essential daily tasks, such as getting up, getting dressed, going to the toilet, eating, etc. and requires permanent care or personal supervision.
Only persons who live and normally reside in Switzerland are entitled.
Application
Where do I need to apply?
Persons who are not yet entitled to an old-age benefit need to submit their application to the DI office of their canton of residence or to the OASI branch office of their place of residence.
Persons who have reached retirement age need to submit their application to the compensation office which will pay their pension or to the OASI branch office of their place of residence.
The required application form is available here (in German):
Application for DI disablement allowance
Application for an OASI disablement allowance
Persons who are not yet entitled to an old-age benefit need to submit their application to the DI office of their canton of residence or to the OASI branch office of their place of residence.
Persons who have reached retirement age need to submit their application to the compensation office which will pay their pension or to the OASI branch office of their place of residence.
The required application form is available here (in German):
Application for DI disablement allowance
Application for an OASI disablement allowance
