Apply for short-term care in Cochem
In Cochem we expect about approx. 1 weeks processing time for Apply for short-term care – responsible: Pflegekasse (Ihre Krankenkasse).
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Care Level Determination · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Costs
1.774 € pro Jahr (2024), kombinierbar mit Verhi
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks in Cochem
If you apply for Apply for short-term care in Cochem, expect about approx. 1 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
How to proceed
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Find a facility with available space
Contact an approved short-term care facility.
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Submit an application to the long-term care insurance fund
If possible, before the start of your stay.
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Receive coverage
Up to €1,774 per year (2024), which can be combined with the respite care budget.
Required documents
- Care Level DeterminationMandatory
- Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals requiring care at care level 2 or higher, for up to 8 weeks per calendar year.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Combination with respite care budget not utilized
- •Application submitted only after admission to the facility
Common reasons for rejection
- •No recognized care level
- •The budget for the calendar year has already been exhausted
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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How long can short-term care be provided?▼
Up to 8 weeks per calendar year; the budget can be combined with respite care.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Data quality
- 100 %