Social Welfare Authority
Social compensation - Applying for benefits in case of care needs

Are you in need of care and entitled to social compensation benefits? Here you can find out which care benefits you may be eligible for.

Detailed description

If you require care, you can initially receive benefits from long-term care insurance. If these are insufficient and your need for care is due to a recognized disability or its consequences, you can also apply for social compensation benefits.

This includes, for example, financial support if you employ a caregiver at home (employer model) or are cared for by your spouse or child. The costs for a caregiver can also be reimbursed during inpatient treatment. Furthermore, you may be eligible for in-kind benefits such as a wheelchair or a hospital bed.

Information

Important notes

Prerequisites

You have suffered health damage as a result of a harmful event.
The health impairment has resulted in a need for care.
The costs for your care needs will not be fully covered by other agencies, such as long-term care insurance or supplementary benefits offices.

Depending on the type of service requested, further requirements may apply. The responsible authority will inform you accordingly.

Documents required

Proof of need for care due to the recognized consequences of the injury
Proof that the costs are not covered, or not fully covered, by statutory long-term care insurance.

Please note

There are no special considerations.

Deadlines

There is no deadline.

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

You contact the relevant authority and explain your request. If necessary, you can seek individual advice from the relevant authority.
You submit your application to the relevant authority and attach the necessary documents.
The relevant authority will review your claim.
The responsible authority will decide on your application and inform you of the decision in writing.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case and usually takes several weeks.

Fees

The application process is free of charge.

Legal notes

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 73 of the Social Code, Book Fourteen (SGB XIV)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_14/__73.html

Section 74 of the Social Code, Book Fourteen (SGB XIV)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_14/__74.html

Section 76 of the Social Code, Book Fourteen (SGB XIV)

www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_14/__76.html

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