What benefits does long-term care assistance provide?
November 2, 2023 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Andreas Köhler
Dear social law attorneys,
I am reaching out to you as I urgently need information regarding assistance for care. My name is Eva Lange and I am taking care of my father who is in need of care due to his health condition which requires increasing support.
The situation is that my father, due to a severe illness, is no longer able to manage daily life on his own and requires care. We have already applied for and been granted a care level, however, I am unsure of the specific services covered by the assistance for care and how exactly we can access them.
Currently, I am supporting my father to the best of my ability, but I feel overwhelmed and wonder if there are additional financial support options available to organize professional care. I am concerned about the financial burden that could come our way and want to ensure that my father receives the best care he deserves.
Therefore, my specific question to you is: What services are included in the assistance for care and how can we access these services? Are there any other financial support options that we can apply for? I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with detailed information and guidance to ensure the best possible care for my father.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Eva Lange
Dear Mrs. Lange,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding assistance for the care of your father in need of care. It is understandable that you are thinking about the specific services and financial support options and want to ensure that your father receives the best care he deserves.
Assistance for care is a benefit of long-term care insurance that is intended to support individuals in coping with their daily lives. It includes various services that can be utilized depending on the care level and individual needs. Services of assistance for care include basic care (e.g. personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility), household support (e.g. cleaning the apartment, shopping), care and medical treatment. These services can be provided by professional care services or by family members like yourself.
To access the services of assistance for care, you need to apply to the care insurance fund. The care insurance fund will then assess the care level and approve the corresponding benefits. You also have the option to apply for care allowance if you want to provide the care services yourself. The care allowance is intended to financially support caregivers and depends on the care level.
In addition to assistance for care, there are other financial support options that you can consider. These include benefits such as relief amounts for caregiving family members, subsidies for home modifications, or respite care. These benefits can be applied for in addition to assistance for care and are meant to help ease the caregiving situation and improve the quality of care.
It is important to inform yourself comprehensively about the different support options and seek advice from the care insurance fund or a social service if necessary. There, you can receive individual help and support with the application process and organization of care.
I hope this information helps you and wish you and your father all the best for the future.
Sincerely,
Andreas Köhler
