Apply for day care
Application to the long-term care insurance fund for coverage of the costs of semi-residential care at a day care facility to provide relief for family caregivers.
How to proceed
- 1
A care level must be assigned
At least Care Level 1.
- 2
Submit an application to the long-term care insurance fund
Please specify the desired daycare center.
- 3
Approval of the additional benefit amount
Day care is provided in addition to the care allowance or in-kind care benefits, without reducing them.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 3 weeks
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Failure to take into account the deduction from the care allowance or in-kind care benefits
- • Capacity of the desired daycare facility was not checked in advance
Common reasons for rejection
- • No recognized care level
You can usually file an objection against a rejection.
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals with a recognized care level (at least Care Level 1) who receive care at a facility during the day.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Failure to take into account the deduction from the care allowance or in-kind care benefits
- •Capacity of the desired daycare facility was not checked in advance
Common reasons for rejection
- •No recognized care level
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.