FAQ Frequently asked questions about the allowance for the severely disabled (RPGH)

You must contact the Secretariat of the Medical Commission of the National Employment Agency (Agence pour le développement de l'emploi - ADEM)

Any person residing in the Grand Duchy and declaring an incapacity for work of at least 30%.

• having right of residence, being listed on the main register of the National Registry of Natural Persons (Registre national des personnes physiques - RNPP) and actually residing where the usual place of residence is established
• having financial resources below the minimum threshold set out by law

No.

Yes. However, you must provide the FNS with advance notice of each trip abroad. You must not be away for more than 35 calendar days per calendar year.

The amount is EUR 1.803,87 (salary index 944,43), if you have no other income.

Yes.

Yes, if the benefit has been received in error, it must be repaid.

Once the file has been completed, the FNS discloses its decision within 1 month

If you disagree, you may lodge an appeal with the Social Security Arbitration Tribunal (Conseil arbitral de la sécurité sociale) within 40 days of the date on which the decision in question was disclosed.