Definition
The care levels have existed since January 1, 2017 and have replaced the previous care levels. Care level 3 is awarded to those in need of care with a “severe impairment of independence”. The affected patients require round-the-clock help with basic care and regular support in the household. In addition to new applicants, dementia patients with previous care level 1 and those in need of care with care level 2 also receive care level 3. Get general information on care level and care categories.
What are the requirements for level 3 care?
In order for affected persons in need of long-term care to receive care level 3, certain conditions must be met. Once an application has been submitted to the nursing care insurance fund, an expert from the MDK (Medical Service of the Health Insurance Fund) or, in the case of privately insured persons, an expert from MEDICPROOF examines the applicant’s need for nursing care using the “New Assessment Assessment” (NBA). This is a test procedure that examines six modules.
The assessor assigns points for the following areas, which are included in the total score in different percentages: Mobility (10%) Cognitive and communicative abilities (7.5%) Behavior and psychological problems (7.5%) Self-sufficiency (40%) Coping and independent handling of requirements and stresses caused by illness and therapy (20%) Organizing everyday life and social contact (15%) In total, up to 100 points can be achieved in the “New Assessment” examination procedure. In order to receive the nursing level 3, the affected person must achieve a minimum of 47.5 and a maximum of 69 points in the examination procedure. Classification into the respective level of care is therefore carried out by an assessor of the MDK or Medicproof.
By definition, patients with care level 3 suffer from a severe impairment of their independence. Accordingly, the prerequisite for care level 3 is that there are serious deficits in the modules mentioned, such as in self-care or mobility.
- Mobility (10%)
- Cognitive and communication skills (7.5%)
- Behaviour and psychological problems (7.5%)
- Self-sufficiency (40%)
- Coping and independent handling of demands and burdens caused by illness and therapy (20%)
- Organization of everyday life and social contact (15%)
