Financial support for carers

1. Care benefits in kind (Pflegesachleistungen)

• These benefits make it possible to hire professional carers to provide direct care for your relative.
• The amount of care benefits in kind varies depending on the level of care and includes activities such as personal hygiene, nutrition or mobility.

You can find a sample application form for applying for care services here

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  Sample applications

2. Care allowance (Pflegegeld)

• Care allowance is granted if you care for your relative at home instead of placing them in a care home.
• The amount of the care allowance also depends on the level of care and is intended to support care at home.

Here you will find a sample application form for applying for care benefits such as care allowance

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  Sample applications

3. Relief allowance

• The purpose of these allowances is to reduce the financial burden on family carers by giving them the opportunity to take advantage of additional support, such as hourly or respite care.
• The amount of the allowance also depends on the level of care and can be used for a variety of support measures.