Apply for respite care
Coverage of the costs for a substitute caregiver if the private caregiver is unavailable (e.g., vacation, illness).
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Damit wir Apply for respite care mit dem zuständigen Pflegekasse in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Care Level Determination · Invoices from the substitute caregiver
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
1.612 € pro Jahr (2024), kombinierbar mit Kurzz
How to proceed
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Arrange for substitute care
Through family members, neighbors, or professional services.
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Submit an application to the long-term care insurance fund
Please specify the time frame and costs.
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Receive a refund
Up to €1,612 per year (2024), which can be combined with the short-term care budget.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals requiring care at care level 2 or higher whose caregiver has been providing care for at least 6 months.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •There is no record of the care period to date
- •Invoices from the substitute caregiver have not been submitted
Common reasons for rejection
- •The caregiver has been providing care for less than 6 months
- •Budget already 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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Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for respite care?▼
€1,612 per year (2024), can be combined with short-term care insurance.
How long does it take to apply for respite care?▼
Usually about 10 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- BMG – Pflege
- Data quality
- 100 %