Help with care: What services does it include and who is entitled to it?
September 22, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Albrecht Dietrich
Dear Social Law Attorney,
I am reaching out to you as I urgently need information regarding assistance with care. My name is Wolfgang Eckstein and I am 67 years old. I have been experiencing health problems for some time now, making it difficult for me to manage my daily life independently. Therefore, I require support with care and have heard that there are benefits available to help me.
Currently, I live alone and do not have any relatives nearby who can assist me with care. I am on my own and I am starting to feel overwhelmed. My concerns revolve around not knowing what benefits I am entitled to and how I can apply for them. Additionally, I am worried about how I will finance the costs of care as I only have a small pension.
So my question to you is: What does assistance with care entail and who is eligible for it? How can I apply for these benefits and what requirements do I need to meet? Are there any financial support options available to cover the costs of care? I am grateful for any information and assistance you can provide me with in this difficult situation.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Wolfgang Eckstein
Dear Mr. Eckstein,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding assistance with care. It is understandable that you are concerned and in need of support with caregiving. I would like to provide you with detailed information about the services available in the area of care assistance.
Care assistance is a service provided by long-term care insurance and includes support services for individuals who require help with daily activities due to health issues. This includes basic care, household assistance, medical treatment care, and social support. The services are categorized into different care levels (care levels 1-5) depending on the level of support needed by the individual in need of care.
To receive care assistance services, certain requirements must be met. This includes having a need for care and submitting an application for services to long-term care insurance. The need for care is determined by the Medical Service of Health Insurance (MDK), who assess the care level through an evaluation process. The application can be submitted informally to the care insurance.
There are financial support options available to cover the costs of care. In addition to care assistance services, subsidies for home care, care allowance, or respite care can be utilized. Furthermore, it is possible to apply for social welfare benefits if personal financial resources are insufficient to cover the costs of care.
It is important to seek information and advice early on in order to access the services that are suitable for you. I am available in my online consultation hours to clarify any further questions you may have and to assist you with the application process.
I hope this information is helpful to you and I am available for any further questions.
Sincerely,
Albrecht Dietrich
