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I have a situation related to: Reimbursement of aid

Social assistance may be subject to repayment in three main scenarios: (1) unduly received benefits (false declarations, unreported assets) — full repayment with interest; (2) return to improved financial circumstances (art. 329 CC and cantonal laws): the former beneficiary who has become solvent…

Verified sources on 2026-04-07.

# Applicable Law Provisions

Critical Deadlines

  1. Detailed examination of the decisionimmediate upon receipt
  2. Written opposition to the social services30 days from notification (cantonal period) (LASV (VD) / LIASI (GE) / CC 328)
  3. # Decision on Opposition60 to 90 days depending on canton
  4. Appeal to the cantonal insurance court or administrative court30 days from notification of the decision on objection (cantonal administrative procedure law)

Keywords

social assistance reimbursement debt inheritance CC328 CC329

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