1. Seek care advice

• You are not alone:  ​​Care advisory centers offer quick help.
• Experienced care advisors help assess the situation.
• Advisory centers will also support you in the next steps.

2. Clarify responsibilities

• Who makes decisions when the person in need of care is unable to do so?
• Possible documents:
  • Advance healthcare directive
  • Power of attorney for care
  • Power of attorney
• Clarify responsibilities within the family.

3. Assess care needs

• How much support is needed?
• A general overview of the care required helps in choosing the type of care.

4. Obtain information on types of care.

• Home care:
  • At home, within your own four walls
  • Care provided by family members, caregivers or outpatient care services
  • Mixed forms are possible
• Inpatient care:
  • Care outside the home
  • Partial inpatient care: e.g., day care
  • Full inpatient care: e.g., nursing home

5. Choose the appropriate form of care

• Make the decision together with family members and a care advisor.
• Possible:  Temporary solution until permanent care is available
• Important:  Who can provide support, where, and how?
• Tip:  Keep a care diary
  • Helps in assessing self-employment
  • Important for the care level application

6. Apply for a care level

• Necessary for long-term care insurance benefits
• Application to:  Long-term care insurance funds
• Assessment by:  Medical Service (MD) or MEDICPROOF
• Assessment:  Classification into care level
• Based on this:
  • Care benefits in kind
  • Aids
  • Care allowance
  • Subsidies and other benefits

7. Apply for financial assistance

• • After receiving the care level classification (ideally within 5 weeks)
  • Then:  Apply for care allowance