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.
FAQ
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.
Are 2026 standard rates reflected?
Yes — Bürgergeld, child benefit (€255/child), Wohngeld and other social benefits are all set to 2026 rates. Source: Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) and German social code (SGB).
Guide
Quick Answer
The care allowance calculator determines the monthly care allowance for home care by family members or friends according to the care level.
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 the care allowance (Pflegegeld) step by step: 1. Determine the care level: The care level is established by the Medical Service (MD). Care level 1: minor impairment (no care allowance). Care level 2: significant impairment. Care level 3: severe impairment. Care level 4: most severe impairment. Care level 5: most severe impairment with special requirements. 2. Read off the care allowance (2026): Level 2: EUR 347 per month. Level 3: EUR 599 per month. Level 4: EUR 800 per month. Level 5: EUR 990 per month. 3. Check the combination benefit: If, alongside care provided by relatives, you also use an outpatient care service, you can combine care allowance and care benefits in kind. The care allowance is then reduced proportionally. 4. Note the additional benefits: Relief amount: EUR 125 per month (all care levels). Substitute care: up to EUR 1,612 per year. Short-term care: up to EUR 1,774 per year. Care aids: EUR 40 per month. Example: A person with care level 3, home care by relatives, plus an outpatient service for 30 % of the benefit in kind. Care benefit in kind, level 3: EUR 1,432. Used: 30 % = EUR 429.60. Remaining care allowance: 599 x 70 % = EUR 419.30. Total benefit: 429.60 + 419.30 = EUR 848.90 per month.
Calculation Example
Care level 3, home care. Pure care allowance: 599 EUR/month. With combination (30 % benefit in kind = 429.60 EUR): care allowance 70 % = 419.30 EUR. Total: 848.90 EUR/month.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS)
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) — gesetze-im-internet.de
Full methodology at Methodology.
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