Bridging benefit – maximum amounts
The bridging benefit (OBR) scheme is a temporary scheme for people born before 1 January 1960. If you were born on or after this date, you unfortunately do not qualify.
Supplement up to the maximum amount
The bridging benefit can supplement your income up to a certain amount. How much you are entitled to depends on your situation, for example whether you live alone or with a partner. It also depends on how much AOW pension you have built up. The amount of AOW pension you have built up may reduce the maximum amount of bridging benefit you are entitled to.
Bridging benefit – maximum amounts as from July 1, 2025
| Situation | Amount |
|---|---|
| Living alone | €1,604.83 |
| Living with a partner | €1,041.11 |
Further information
A few important details regarding your bridging benefit:
- Payment date: the bridging benefit is usually paid around the 23rd of the month
- Tax: we deduct payroll tax from the bridging benefit. At your request, we apply the payroll tax credit
- Holiday allowance: you automatically build up holiday allowance. This amounts to 8% of your gross bridging benefit
- Annual statement: every January, you will receive an annual statement from us for the previous year
If you cannot get a bridging benefit, or you cannot get the maximum amount and you have little or no other income, your income may be below the Dutch minimum income . If so, you can apply to your municipality (gemeente) for income support.
If your partner is already receiving an AOW pension but your joint income is below the Dutch minimum income, you can apply to the SVB for an AIO supplement.