Bundessozialgericht facts for kids
The Bundessozialgericht (which means Federal Social Court in German) is a very important court in Germany. It is the highest court for cases about social security. Think of social security as a system that helps people with things like health insurance, money for retirement (pensions), and support if they get hurt at work.
This court was started on 11 September 1954. Its main job is to hear cases about public health insurance, long-term care insurance, pension insurance, and insurance for accidents at work.
What is the Bundessozialgericht?
The Bundessozialgericht is like the final stop for certain types of legal problems in Germany. If someone has a disagreement about their health insurance or their pension, their case might start in a local "Social Court." If they are still not happy with the decision, the case can go to a "Superior State Social Court." Finally, if the problem is still not solved, it can reach the Bundessozialgericht. This court makes sure that social security laws are applied fairly across the country.
Where is the Court Located?
The Bundessozialgericht is located in the city of Kassel, which is in central Germany. It's an important building where big decisions are made that affect many people's lives.
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Federal Social Court of Germany in Kassel
