Temporary inpatient care in a nursing home, for example, following a hospital stay or if the caregiver is unavailable.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
1.774 € je Kalenderjahr (ggf
Find a short-term care spot at an accredited facility
Directly with the nursing home, not through the long-term care insurance provider.
Submit an application to the long-term care insurance fund
Send it in a simple letter or using the long-term care insurance fund’s form, along with the long-term care allowance card.
Reimbursement of expenses
The long-term care insurance fund covers up to €1,774 per calendar year (which may be increased by the respite care budget).
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals requiring care at care level 2 or higher, for up to 8 weeks per calendar year.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 3 days
Success rate
approx. 92.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
€1,774 per calendar year (if applicable,
Usually about 3 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.