Calculate your entitlement to care allowance or care benefits in kind.
Earmarked for recognized support services.
(Monthly + Relief) × 12 Months
| Care Level | Cash | Service | Relief |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | €0 | €0 | €125 |
| Level 2 | €347 | €796 | €125 |
| Level 3 | €599 | €1497 | €125 |
| Level 4 | €800 | €1859 | €125 |
| Level 5 | €990 | €2299 | €125 |
Pflegegeld is a monthly cash benefit for those who are cared for at home by relatives or friends. It can be used freely.
Care benefits in kind are professional care services provided by nursing services. They are billed directly with the care insurance.
You can combine cash and service benefits. For example, if you use 50% of the service budget, you receive 50% of the cash allowance.
All care recipients receive €125 monthly for additional support services (e.g., day care, household help).
Care Level 1 is for minor impairments. There is no cash or service benefit, but you get the relief amount and grants for home modifications.
Yes: Respite care (€1,612/year), short-term care (€1,774/year), home modifications (up to €4,000), and care aids (up to €40/month).
Apply with your care insurance (at your health insurance). An MDK assessor will then evaluate your care needs.
Yes, if your condition worsens, you can apply for an upgrade. The care insurance will review this through a new assessment.
No, care allowance is tax-free. Service benefits and the relief amount are also not taxable.
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