Merkzeichen (disability marks)
Entries in the severe disability card that prove certain health requirements for disadvantage compensation, for example G, B, H or aG.
Merkzeichen (marks) are entries in the severe disability card that prove certain health requirements for disadvantage compensation. The Ordinance on Severe Disability Cards names eight marks for the back of the card: aG, H, Bl, Gl, RF, 1. Kl., G and TBl; the mark B (accompanying person) is on the front. [1]
For people with autism, the Bundesverband autismus Deutschland often names the marks H, B and G as possible. [2] The law, however, does not tie them to the diagnosis, but to the effects in the individual case.
Sources and literature
- § 3 SchwbAwV – Weitere Merkzeichen. Schwerbehindertenausweisverordnung. https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/schwbawv/__3.html
- autismus Deutschland e.V. – Bundesverband zum Wohle der Menschen mit Autismus: Rechte von Menschen mit Autismus, Vortragsfolien Recht, 20.11.2025. https://www.autismus.de/fileadmin/RECHT_UND_GESELLSCHAFT/Folien_Recht_20_11_2025.pdf
In detail: Marks on the severe disability card: G, B, H, aG and more
Articles on this term
Knowledge articlePathways & orientation
Marks on the severe disability card: G, B, H, aG and more
Related terms
Found a mistake?
If something is factually wrong, out of date or unclear, let us know. You do not have to give any personal details.