What requirements must be met to apply for care allowance?
May 7, 2024 | 65,00 EUR | answered by Lucas Schmidt
Dear lawyer specializing in social insurance law,
My name is Emma Altmayer and I am facing a difficult situation that is causing me a lot of stress. My father has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and now requires round-the-clock care and support. I have been taking care of him for some time now and I realize that it is hardly manageable for me alone. I have heard that there is the possibility to apply for care allowance to at least alleviate the financial burden.
My concern is that I do not know what requirements need to be met in order to apply for care allowance. My father is already classified in care level 3 and I am mostly providing the care myself. We have also already created a care and support plan to document his needs and the amount of care required. However, I am unsure if this is sufficient to be eligible for care allowance.
Could you please explain to me exactly what requirements need to be met in order to apply for care allowance? Are there specific criteria that I need to consider or documents that I need to submit? I want to make sure that I do everything correctly so that my father receives the best possible care and I am financially relieved.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Emma Altmayer
Dear Mrs. Altmayer,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the topic of care allowance and the requirements that need to be met in order to apply for it. It is understandable that caring for a sick family member can be a great burden, both emotionally and financially. I am happy to explain to you in detail what criteria need to be met in order to receive care allowance.
First and foremost, it is important to know that care allowance is a benefit provided by the long-term care insurance, aimed at supporting individuals in need of care at home and financially relieving the caregivers. In order to receive care allowance, your father must be classified in a care level. In your case, where he is already classified in care level 3, he already meets this basic requirement.
Furthermore, certain criteria must be met in order to apply for care allowance. This includes, among other things, that care must amount to at least 14 hours per week. Since you are already caring for your father around the clock, you definitely meet this requirement. It is also important to create a care and support plan documenting the individual needs and the amount of care required. You have already created this plan, which is very positive.
To apply for care allowance, you must contact the responsible care insurance agency and submit an application. In this application, you must specify, among other things, the care level of your father, the extent and type of care, as well as the care and support plan. Additionally, additional documents such as medical certificates or assessments may be required.
It is important that you fill out the application carefully and submit all required documents in full to ensure a smooth processing. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or what exact documents are needed, I recommend seeking assistance from a specialized lawyer or the responsible care insurance agency.
I hope that I was able to help you with this information. If you have any further questions or need assistance, I am happy to help.
Best regards,
Lucas Schmidt
