Application for a reassessment and upgrade of the care level due to a deterioration in the health of the person requiring care.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos (MDK-Begutachtung inklusive)
Submit an application to the long-term care insurance fund
In writing or by phone, stating the reason for the deterioration.
Assessment by the MDK
Home visit by the Medical Service for a reassessment.
Notice regarding a new care level
Applies retroactively from the date of application.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
People in need of care whose care needs have increased significantly since their last assessment.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 68.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free (MDK assessment included).
Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.