Antitlement to care leave
The entitlement to care leave applies to all care levels. This is a socially insured leave of absence from work for up to six months.
Care insurance benefits
The care insurance benefits depend on where and by whom you or a person close to you are being cared for and how much support you need.
Care at home: financial support and benefits for outpatient care
If you have decided to care for a loved one at home, long-term care insurance offers a range of assistance and benefits. Here you can find out what financial support you can receive in this case, what counselling services you can use and how you can reconcile caring for a relative with your job.
Note on the 2023 care reform
On 1 January 2024, the care allowance and outpatient benefits in kind will each be increased by five percent. On 1 January 2025 and 1 January 2028, the cash and non-cash benefits will then be automatically dynamised - in line with price trends.
The entitlement to the so-called care support allowance will be extended. This refers to the wage replacement benefit that is paid when people are unable to work due to caring for a close relative. This support will be available for up to ten working days per calendar year per person in need of care.
Detailed information on the care reform can be found here.