What you should know about the relief amount

Every person in need of care with a recognized care level of 1 to 5 can claim the relief amount. The relief amount of 125 euros is the same for every person in need of care, regardless of the care level in which they are classified. The relief amount is a benefit in kind. The relief contribution must be applied for and is not paid out to the person in need of care at a flat rate or automatically. This means that the care allowance/care services are earmarked (claim for reimbursement of costs). The application does NOT have to be submitted BEFORE the services are used. It is sufficient if the application is submitted with the invoices. Billing is based on the services actually provided. You can ask your nursing care insurance company how much your available budget is for the relief amount. The invoices/receipts/documents serve as proof. Costs, Those who exceed the relief benefits must be borne by themselves. Normally, the relief amount is a cost reimbursement amount. This means that you pay in advance and pay the bill. You then submit this to the nursing care insurance company.

The care service/nursing service can also bill the nursing care insurance company directly. To do this, a declaration of assignment must be filled out. Advantage: You no longer have to pay the costs in advance.

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What does the relief amount bring?

With the relief amount should

Caring relatives are relieved and/or given advice. Those in need of care are supported so that they can manage their everyday lives independently and maintain social contacts in their home environment for as long as possible.

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Who is entitled to the care allowance?

All people with a care level of 1 to 5 who are cared for in a home environment.

The home environment includes:

The person in need of care's own apartmentThe carer's apartmentOld people's apartment, assisted living

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Legal regulations

The legal regulations for the relief amount can be found in Section 45b SGB XI. Benefits from Section 45a SGB XI can also be financed.

Other terms:

Additional / extended / low-threshold respite offers, care offers, care services, help offers, support services / family-supporting respite care

Services in the care sector Recognized support offers in everyday life Offers for

Support in everyday life.