Ytelsesbehov
Ytelsesbehov is a Norwegian welfare term used to describe the assessed need for financial support to secure a basic standard of living. It is primarily used in connection with municipal economic social assistance (økonomisk sosialhjelp) and in dealings with NAV when determining eligibility for temporary or emergency benefits. The concept focuses on whether a person or household lacks sufficient resources after considering income from work, benefits, and other support.
The assessment of ytelsesbehov takes into account several factors. These include household income and assets, housing
Legal framework and administration vary by case. The concept operates within the framework of the Social Services
In summary, ytelsesbehov is the assessed deficit between essential living costs and available resources, used to