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Question 204 of 350 · Offices, school and social services

Which social benefits do the municipalities pay for?

Für welche sozialen Leistungen zahlen die Gemeinden?

Correct answer: A

  1. ASocial assistance in an emergencySozialhilfe in einer Notsituation
  2. BOld-age pensionAltersrente
  3. CCosts of the driving testKosten für die Fahrprüfung
  4. DTravel costs in your free timeReisekosten in der Freizeit

Why

The municipalities pay social assistance for people in an emergency situation. The canton contributes to it.

Common mistakes

B: Old-age pension
The old-age pension comes from the AHV, a federal insurance.
C: Costs of the driving test
Each person pays the costs of the driving test themselves.

Topic

Social assistance, financial equalisation, neighbourhood association

If someone can no longer live on their own income and assets, the municipality helps with social assistance. It covers the bare necessities: housing, food, health insurance. Social assistance is intended for emergencies and is paid for by the municipalities, with a contribution from the canton. The old-age pension (AHV), on the other hand, is an insurance of the Confederation.

Canton and municipality of Zurich · Offices, school and social services

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.