Apply for a subsidy for old-age insurance as a caregiver
Caregivers can receive a subsidy for their pension plan
Caregivers can receive a subsidy for their pension plan
The benefits in full-time care also include the reimbursement of proven reasonable expenses for contributions to accident insurance, if no statutory accident insurance is provided.
If a foster child's health insurance coverage is not sufficient for necessary measures, the Office of Social Services may be able to cover necessary co-payments or personal contributions. As a rule, however, such costs are already covered by the monthly lump sums.
In the case of full-time care benefits, the necessary maintenance of the minor and young adult is ensured by ongoing benefits. The necessary maintenance includes the costs for material expenses and for care and education.
One-time allowances or grants for the purchase of certain items or participation in certain activities for the foster child may be provided if they are not already covered by the current lump sums.
If family insurance is not possible for a foster child and there is also no compulsory insurance, the Office of Social Services may cover reasonable contributions for voluntary health insurance.
When a foster child is admitted, one-time lump-sum allowances are approved and transferred with the first foster care payment.
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Updated on 11.09.2026