The married couple Knick from Berlin now sued the job center Marzahn-Hellersdorf, because this refuses to pay part of the cost for their artificial insemination. The reason: The assumption of the costs for Hartz IV receiver is not provided.
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Since 2008 Sandra (36) and Maik Knick (31) from Berlin-Hellersdorf are trying to have a baby. Three years ago, Sandra got artificially fertilized. At the time, the Hartz IV recipient received the money for the treatment from her mother-in-law. Unfortunately Sandra got pregnant but lost the baby after three weeks. Since then, the couple, who desperately wants to have their own baby, avoids contact with young children.
Now, at the age of 36, she sees her last chance to have a child with her husband. It is now clear that it will not be possible without another artificial insemination. Because Sandra Knicks oviduct are overgrown.
The cost of treatment is about 10, 000 euros. 75 percent of this amount would take over the health insurance. Half of the remaining amount of 2, 500 euros could be financed by a funding program of the Berlin Senate. This would still be left over 1, 250 euros, which, however, the couple can not pay themselves. Sandra and Maik Knick are both Hartz IV recipients . They live on around € 1, 000 a month.
For this reason, the couple sees the job center Marzahn-Hellersdorf in duty. However, the Office, which is to bear the remaining costs of artificial insemination, refuses to subsidize it. As early as 2012, the couple had applied for a Hartz IV loan. However, this is not intended for treatments such as artificial insemination, but for things such as clothing, personal care, household items, etc. That's why Sandra and Maik Knick are now suing the office.
The case is to be heard in the coming weeks before the Berlin Social Court. Should the complaint of the Knicks be dismissed, they intend to move to the Federal Social Court.
