How to use your become.1 Flex Budget and submit receipts correctly

Here is the complete English translation of your detailed module guide, structured and formatted for clarity:

Important Deadline: All receipts for the current month must be submitted by the 3rd of the following month at the latest to be considered for the respective billing period.

Once your receipts have been reviewed and approved, you will automatically receive the reimbursable amount with your salary payment in the subsequent month.

General Instructions: How to start your submission No matter which benefit you want to submit a receipt for – the starting process in the app is always the same:

1. Open the become.1 app and click on the "Flex" tab.
2. Tap the "+" symbol to start a new submission.
3. Select the desired module you want to submit a receipt for.
4. Make sure to upload the receipt in time by the 3rd of the following month.

The Modules in Detail

Depending on which module you have selected, follow the corresponding steps:

1. Meals

To receive your meal allowance, you can either submit the total amount of a single receipt or just partial amounts. Partial receipts are ideal if you have other items on the receipt besides your food, or if you paid for multiple meals (e.g., if you paid for your colleagues).

• Option A: Submitting the complete receipt
  • Enter the total amount of the receipt.
  • Enter the date of the receipt.
  • Upload an image of the receipt.
  • Review all details and submit the receipt (Deadline: by the 3rd of the following month).
• Option B: Submitting a partial amount
  • Specify the individual items you want to submit (quantity, description, price).
  • Enter the date of the receipt.
  • Upload an image of the receipt.
  • Review all details and submit the receipt (Deadline: by the 3rd of the following month).

You can find more information about Meals directly on our Meals support page.

2. Mobility

Select whether you want to submit a private trip or a commute to work. Specify your mode of transportation. You can choose from the following options:

• Regional Public Transport (Regionaler Nahverkehr)
• Supraregional Transport (Überregionaler Fernverkehr)
• Alternative Type of travel (Alternative transportation / mileage allowance)
• If you select "Regional Public Transport" or "Supraregional Transport":
  • Enter the exact amount of the receipt you are submitting.
  • Enter the date of the receipt.
  • Upload the receipt as a photo or PDF file.
  • Select the month in which the receipt should be reimbursed.
  • Click on "Submit receipt".
• If you select "Alternative Type of travel":
  • Enter the number of kilometers driven.
  • Select the day for which you would like to receive the reimbursement.
  • Sign the document directly online before submitting it.
  • Click on "Confirm".
  • Review your entries carefully, then click on "Confirm and continue" and then once more on "Confirm & submit".

TIP: Detailed information regarding Mobility can be found directly on our Mobility support page.

3. Internet

1. Enter the amount of the internet receipt.
2. Enter the date of the receipt.
3. Upload the receipt.
4. Select whether you are the recipient of the uploaded invoice or if it runs under someone else's name.
5. Upload the proof of payment (bank transfer) to the invoice recipient.
6. Click on "Submit receipt".

TIP: Detailed information regarding Internet can be found directly on our Internet support page.

4. KiTa (Childcare Costs)

• Option A: Submitting childcare costs via a contract
  • Enter amount: State the monthly amount of the costs.
  • Enter date: Enter the date of the invoice.
  • Upload document: Upload the contract as a photo or file.
  • Select month: Choose the month you would like to redeem this for. This is possible for the current months of the ongoing calendar year (meaning one submission per year). All future months are automatically selected.
  • Confirm age: Confirm that the child has not yet reached school age during the selected period.
  • Complete: Click on "Confirm & Submit".
• Option B: Submitting childcare costs via a proof of cost (Use this option if someone else is the official contract partner, but you cover the costs).
  • Enter amount: State the amount of the proof of cost.
  • Enter date: Enter the date of the proof of cost.
  • Upload document: Upload the proof of cost as a photo or file.
  • Select month: Choose the month you would like to redeem this for. This is possible for the current months of the ongoing calendar year. All future months are automatically selected.
  • Confirm age: Confirm that the child has not yet reached school age during the selected period.
  • Complete: Click on "Confirm & Submit".

TIP: Detailed information regarding KiTa can be found directly on our KiTa support page.

5. Holiday (Recreation Allowance)

1. Agree to the Terms and Conditions (T&C): By submitting the receipts for the recreation allowance, I confirm that the expenses were incurred during a vacation of at least five working days. I have understood the conditions for claiming the recreation allowance and agree to them.
2. Enter the costs of the vacation.
3. Submit the date of the services.
4. Upload invoices.
5. Select the month for the reimbursement.
6. Click on "Submit Holiday grant".

TIP: Detailed information regarding Holiday can be found directly on our Holiday support page.

6. Health

• Submit course certificate, certificate of attendance, and invoice:
  • Submit course certificate: Upload the course certificate and select the month of reimbursement.
  • Submit certificate of attendance: Enter the date of the certificate of attendance and upload it.
  • Submit invoice: Enter the invoice amount, enter the invoice date, and upload the invoice.
• Click on "Submit Health grant".

TIP: Detailed information regarding Health can be found directly on our Health support page.