care allowance

Print Mrs. Jarmila had been caring for her husband for many years. He had been granted a Level II care allowance. However, his health had significantly worsened in recent months—he could no longer walk, needed assistance at night, and the care became much more demanding. Despite this, the authorities made no changes, and the allowance […]

Print A visit from the office? Just routine for some, but stressful for others Imagine you’ve just submitted your application for the care allowance. You carefully filled everything in, attached all the necessary medical records, and now… the doorbell rings. A social worker is at the door to carry out what’s known as a home

Print “Mom is back home. What about the care allowance now?” A few months ago, you were exhausted. Taking care of your loved one took a toll on you physically and mentally. Eventually, you had to hand over the care to a hospital or social services. The care allowance was suspended or withdrawn. But now

Print Mrs. Jarmila cared for her husband at home for three years—every day, every night. But after a bout of pneumonia, he was hospitalized, and the doctor recommended long-term care in a medical facility. The family felt guilty for “giving up.” And when the decision came to reduce the care allowance, doubts deepened—does the allowance

Print Picture this: after a long wait, your loved one finally gets approved for a spa stay. They’re leaving for three weeks—and at first, you feel a sense of relief. A little break for both of you. But then comes the inevitable question, one that every caregiver eventually asks: Do we still qualify for the

Print “My mom takes care of her son with autism, I take care of my grandma after a stroke. We’re both caregivers – but in completely different ways.”This sentence was overheard at a social security office. And it captures the essence of the issue – caring for a child and caring for an adult means

Print When Care and Transport Both Cost Money Caring for a loved one is demanding. And what if you also have to frequently travel to doctors, hospitals, or offices?“My daughter was granted the care allowance, but I still pay for transport myself. A friend told me there’s also a mobility benefit – but can you

Print Helping others shouldn’t mean losing your freedom “I’ve been caring for my mom at home for two years. We’re managing, but money is tight. I’ve been offered a part-time job, but a friend warned me I might lose the care allowance because of it. Is that true?”Many people caring for loved ones face similar

Print “My mother passed away suddenly. We always helped her, but the allowance was paid into her account. Now we received a letter saying we have to return something. We don’t even know why…”These situations are not only emotional but often confusing. Losing a loved one comes with both grief and bureaucracy. This article will

Print “My mom has Parkinson’s and receives a care allowance. Dad is retired. But can he officially care for her and earn a bit of extra income? Or would they lose something because of it?” – That’s what Mrs. Jana once asked me, wanting to help her parents financially and practically. And you know what?