Care Allowance Calculator
Determine the amount of care allowance by care level. For home care by family members. With current 2026 standard rates, allowances and eligibility check.
Select Care Level
Care Allowance per Month
347,00 €
for home care by relatives
Care Allowance per Year
4.164,00 €
Benefit in Kind per Month
796,00 €
for care by outpatient service
Benefit in Kind per Year
9.552,00 €
| Care Level | Care Allowance | Benefit in Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Care Level 1 | 0,00 € | 0,00 € |
| Care Level 2 | 347,00 € | 796,00 € |
| Care Level 3 | 599,00 € | 1.497,00 € |
| Care Level 4 | 800,00 € | 1.859,00 € |
| Care Level 5 | 990,00 € | 2.299,00 € |
Note: Care allowance and benefits in kind can also be combined (combination benefit). The relief amount of EUR 125/month is available in addition across all care levels. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much care allowance is available?
Monthly care allowance by care level: Level 2: 332 euros, Level 3: 573 euros, Level 4: 765 euros, Level 5: 947 euros. Care level 1 does not qualify for care allowance but receives 125 euros relief amount.
What is the difference between care allowance and care benefits in kind?
Care allowance is paid for home care by family members. Care benefits in kind cover professional care services. You can also combine both as a combination benefit.
What is the Care Allowance Calculator?
The care allowance calculator determines the monthly care allowance for home care by family members or friends according to the care level.
How does the Care Allowance Calculator work?
Select the care level (2-5). The calculator shows the monthly care allowance and, if applicable, the combination benefit from care allowance and care services when partially using professional care.
Key Data and Facts
Care allowance 2026: Level 2: 347 euros, Level 3: 599 euros, Level 4: 800 euros, Level 5: 990 euros. Level 1: no care allowance, but 125 euros relief amount.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate das care allowance (Pflegegeld) step by step: 1. care level (Pflegegrad) bestimmen: Der care level (Pflegegrad) wird durch den Medizinischen Dienst (MD) festgestellt. care level (Pflegegrad) 1: geringe Beeintraechtigung (kein care allowance (Pflegegeld)). care level (Pflegegrad) 2: erhebliche Beeintraechtigung. care level (Pflegegrad) 3: schwere Beeintraechtigung. care level (Pflegegrad) 4: schwerste Beeintraechtigung. care level (Pflegegrad) 5: schwerste Beeintraechtigung mit besonderen Anforderungen. 2. care allowance (Pflegegeld) ablesen (2026): Grad 2: 347 EUR/month. Grad 3: 599 EUR/month. Grad 4: 800 EUR/month. Grad 5: 990 EUR/month. 3. Kombinationsleistung pruefen: Wenn Sie neben der Pflege durch Angehoerige auch einen ambulanten Pflegedienst nutzen, koennen Sie care allowance (Pflegegeld) und Pflegesachleistung kombinieren. Das care allowance (Pflegegeld) wird anteilig gekuerzt. 4. Zusatzleistungen beachten: Entlastungsbetrag: 125 EUR/month (alle Pflegegrade). Verhinderungspflege: bis 1.612 EUR/year. Kurzzeitpflege: bis 1.774 EUR/year. Pflegehilfsmittel: 40 EUR/month. Beispiel: Person mit care level (Pflegegrad) 3, haeusliche Pflege durch Angehoerige, zusaetzlich ambulanter Dienst fuer 30 % der Sachleistung. Pflegesachleistung Grad 3: 1.432 EUR. Genutzt: 30 % = 429,60 EUR. Verbleibendes care allowance (Pflegegeld): 599 x 70 % = 419,30 EUR. Gesamtleistung: 429,60 + 419,30 = 848,90 EUR/month.
Calculation Example
care level (Pflegegrad) 3, haeusliche Pflege. Reines care allowance (Pflegegeld): 599 EUR/month. Bei Kombination (30 % Sachleistung = 429,60 EUR): care allowance (Pflegegeld) 70 % = 419,30 EUR. total: 848,90 EUR/month.
Related Calculators
Unemployment Benefit Calculator
Calculate your entitlement to unemployment benefit I. With benefit duration, assessment earnings and benefit rate. With current 2026 standard rates, allowances.
Housing Allowance Calculator
Check your entitlement to housing allowance. Calculation according to the Housing Allowance Act with rent level and income.
Child Benefit Calculator
Calculate your child benefit entitlement. Currently 259 euros per child per month. Free online, no registration required, up-to-date for 2026 benefits.
BAFoeG Calculator
Calculate your BAFoeG entitlement for university or school. With allowances and income assessment. Free online, no registration required, up-to-date for 2026.