How does my subsidy calculate if I have to pay my own contribution?
In some cases, you pay part of the receipts yourself. Above this minimum amount, the food subsidy applies.
Receipts issued before 11am are considered breakfast. All receipts issued after 11am are considered as lunch or dinner.
The minimum amounts are determined by the tax authorities and adjusted every year according to inflation, etc.
Receipts issued before 11am are considered breakfast. All receipts issued after 11am are considered as lunch or dinner.
The minimum amounts are determined by the tax authorities and adjusted every year according to inflation, etc.
Amounts for 2024:
Breakfast
- Minimum amount: 2,17 Euro
- Maximum subsidy: 5,27 Euro
Lunch/dinner
- Minimum amount: 4,13 Euro
- Maximum subsidy: 7,23 Euro
You have the largest maximum grant with receipts issued after 11am and that have a value greater than 11.36 euros.
Examples of breakfast receipts
Time: Before 11am
Amount: 1,99 Euro (below 2,17 Euro)
Own contribution: at least 2,17 Euro
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Food subsidy: 0 Euro
For receipts issued before 11 a.m., you bear the minimum amount of 2,17 euros yourself, after which the food subsidy applies. If the value of the receipt does not reach the minimum amount, no subsidy will be credited.
Time: Before 11am
Amount: 6,20 Euro
Own contribution: 2,17 Euro
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Food subsidy: 4,03 Euro
For receipts issued before 11 a.m., you bear the minimum amount of 2,17 euros yourself, after which the food subsidy applies. Up to 5,27 euros can be credited for breakfast receipts. In this example, the rest of the amount will be credited, 4.03 euros in this case, as a subsidy.
Time: Before 11am
Amount: 7,50 Euro
Own contribution: 2,17 Euro
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Food subsidy: 5,33 Euro
For receipts issued before 11am, you bear the minimum amount of 2,17 euros yourself, then the food subsidy takes applies. Up to 5,27 euros can be credited for breakfast receipts. In this example, the full 5,33 euros are credited.
Examples of lunches / dinner
Time: After 11am
Amount: less than 4,13 Euro
Own contribution: 2,99 Euro
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Food subsidy: 0 Euro
For receipts issued after 11 a.m., you bear the minimum amount of 4,13 euros yourself, after which the food subsidy applies. Up to 7,23 euros can be credited for receipts. If the value of the receipt does not reach the minimum amount, no subsidy can be credited.
Time: After 11am
Amount: 9,99 Euro (over 4,13 Euro)
Own contribution: 4,13 Euro
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Food subsidy: 5,86 Euro
For receipts issued after 11am, you bear the minimum amount of 4,13 euros yourself, then the food subsidy applies. Up to 7,23 euros can be credited for receipts per day. In this example, the rest of the amount, the 5,86 euros are credited as a subsidy.
Time: After 11am
Amount: 12,09 Euro (over 4,13 Euro)
Own contribution: 4,13 Euro
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Food subsidy: 7,23 Euro
For receipts issued after 11am, you bear the minimum amount of 4,13 euros yourself, then the food subsidy applies. Up to 7,23 euros can be credited for receipts per day. In this example, the maximum subsidy of 7,23 euros is credited.
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