Nursing allowance increases: More support for those in need of care from 2025!

From January 1, 2025, people in need of care in Germany receive a comprehensive increase in financial support. The new regulations set in the Nursing Support and Entreatment Act (PUEG) 2023 provide that all services of the long -term care insurance companies are raised by 4.5 percent. This applies not only to the care allowance, but also other areas of nursing support.

for care level 2, the care allowance is raised from 332 euros to 347 euros so far. With care 3, the care allowance increases from 573 euros to 599 euros. Persons in need of care in the higher levels of care also benefit from increases: care level 4 will in future receive 800 euros instead of 765 euros, and care level 5 will be increased from 947 euros to 990 euros.

increase in care services and new regulations

Nursing payments for care level 2 are raised to 796 euros, for care level 5 the amount increases to 2,299 euros. The services for nursing home stays will also be adjusted and will be between 805 and 2,096 euros in the future. The relief amount from care level 1 is increased from 125 euros to 131 euros. Other services such as day and night care, short-term and prevention care as well as grants for digital care applications are also increased.

In -depth information regarding the specific changes that also come into force from 2025 were provided by the consumer center. For example, the nursing aids for the consumption of 40 euros increase to 42 euros, and the amount for measures improving living environment increases from 4,000 euros to EUR 4,180. There is also an adaptation of the lump bars for the care of people with disabilities and changes in the contribution rates for long -term care insurance.

For advice on care planning, expert support is recommended. The Compass Private Nursing Advice offers free advice on the service number 0800-101 88 00