Definition People who are considerably impaired in their independence are classified into care level 2. The impairment can be on a physical, psychological or cognitive level. In the old care level system, this corresponded to care level 0 or 1, which are also automatically classified as care level 2 in the new system. What are … Level of care 2
What services are provided with care level 2? Insured persons with care level 2 are entitled to both care allowance and care benefits in kind. The care allowance of 316 € is paid out in case of care by relatives or friends. The care achievements, to which also an ambulatory care ranks, are recompensed with … What services are provided with care level 2? | Level of care 2
What remuneration does one receive if one takes over the care as a relative? If you care for your family member or friend in need of care with care level 2 at home, you are entitled to a monthly care allowance of 316€. While in the old care level system, the amount of remuneration was … What remuneration does one receive if one takes over the care as a relative? | Level of care 2
Where do I make the application? The application must be submitted to the responsible nursing insurance fund. Although the nursing insurance fund is an independent authority, it is affiliated to the statutory health insurance fund. This means that every statutory health insurance company also has a nursing care insurance company and every member of the … Where do I make the application? | Level of care 2
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 … Level of care 3
What services are available with care level 3 Persons in need of care with a care level 3 are entitled to various benefits from the care insurance fund. These include people with care level 3 receive €545 per month for home care by relatives or friends. They are also entitled to care benefits in kind … What services are available with care level 3 | Level of care 3
What remuneration do you receive if you care for a relative? People in need of care are allowed to decide whether they want to be cared for at home by family or friends or in inpatient facilities such as a nursing home by professional caregivers. If a patient with care level 3 is cared for … What remuneration do you receive if you care for a relative? | Level of care 3
Short-term care It can happen that a patient with a care level 3 needs intensive care by professional nursing staff for a short period of time. For example, after a stay in hospital, short-term care in a nursing home may be required. The nursing insurance fund subsidizes the short-term care with 1. 612€ for a … Short-term care | Level of care 3
Definition Care level 5 is the highest level of the 5 care levels. This expresses the greatest severity of need for care in which a patient can be classified. It represents the highest claim to care services, which are paid out by the care insurance companies to the individual insured person in case of a … Care level 5 – you should know that
What services are available with care level 5? The benefits depend on the limitations and wishes of the person in need of care. In the first place, the benefits depend on whether a person wants to be cared for at home or in a home. If the person concerned wants to be cared for by … What services are available with care level 5? | Care level 5 – you should know that
How do I make the application? Applications can be made by mail or by calling the nursing insurance company.Depending on the insurance and agreements made in the nursing care insurance contract between the insurer and the insured at the time of joining the nursing care insurance fund, an application can also be made by email … How do I make the application? | Care level 5 – you should know that
Definition Care level 1 was newly introduced on 01. 01. 2017 and is assigned to people who have not yet received a care level. The majority of these people require care, often due to limitations in everyday tasks. In many cases this refers to people with dementia. Previously, these people were assigned to care level … Level of care 1
