Grundsicherungsgeld 2026 in Germany: New Basic Benefit Explained for Migrants Full practical guide for migrants and foreign residents Grundsicherungsgeld 2026 in Germany 1. What is Grundsicherungsgeld? Grundsicherungsgeld is the new basic social benefit in Germany that replaces Bürgergeld from 1 July 2026. It is part of the “new basic security” system for people who can work but cannot secure their living costs on their own. Legal basis: SGB II (same book as Bürgergeld) Autho