to find. Our housekeepers and personal assistants provide you with the support you need through customized services tailored to your specific needs, so you don’t have to worry about handling everything on your own.
Because the human touch is always at the heart of the service, you can rely on our team to take care of the necessary tasks without you having to worry about additional hassle or stress. What's more, in many cases the costs are covered by care insurance or health insurance, so you don't have to worry about additional fees for essential services. We will go into this point in detail later.
Respite services according to §45b SGB XI are vital for people with care level 1 and above in order to maintain their independent everyday life and ensure appropriate care. Each person who is entitled to these benefits can receive a total of €13 1 per month in support/subsidy. The credit balance is increased by this amount at the local health insurance fund if it is temporarily not used despite the care level.
Even better, the respite services benefits can be carried over until June 30 of the following year, so those eligible can receive a total amount of €2,358 (18 months x €131). So don't wait any longer and take advantage of this respite system for your health now!
Household help for pregnant women
Pregnancy can bring a lot of joy to parents-to-be, but as the pregnancy progresses, physical limitations can also increase. Household tasks can become difficult or impossible to perform due to pre-existing conditions. Fortunately, expectant mothers have a legal right to household help during and after pregnancy. domestic help with houseworkif they are unable to do so for health reasons.
This means that the additional burden of housework is offset by help from family members and other external sources, such as domestic help and everyday companionsbecomes much easier. Pregnant women should no longer feel pressured or fear difficulties in managing their daily chores while carrying a baby!
When are pregnant women entitled to household help?
- Medical prescription (e.g.: bed rest, high-risk pregnancy, significant impairment and pain caused by the pregnancy)
- There is a ban on employment
- You need to go to hospital or a day clinic
- The cervix opens early
- Premature labor or serious complications
- Cervix is shortened and indicates a premature birth
- Accident during pregnancy
Home help after childbirth: support for women who have recently given birth
After the birth of a child, many mothers and young families are exhausted. However, they are expected to return to "normal" immediately, which unfortunately is not always the case. A home help can be exactly what a young family needs at such a time.
Remember that you have the right to ask for help and that you don't have to feel guilty about accepting help with everyday tasks that is offered to you. Support from friends or relatives can make the first few weeks easier and give parents the peace of mind they need, or even provide an extra pair of hands for daily household tasks. The household help is an invaluable support for new families, so take it up!
Child with a disability: Entitlement to household help
If you have a child with a disability, you don't have to go through it alone! Having a child with a disability can place an additional burden on family caregivers. Even if parents often don't want to feel this way and judge themselves for it, the care, nursing and everyday life can be more difficult and cumbersome.
Furthermore, parents and siblings need the right tools to get the best for their child. There are numerous options - educational grants, financial assistance programs, therapy services, home help, daily living assistance, and social services to provide families with the additional resources and information they need during this difficult time. Taking advantage of these opportunities can make a significant difference in your family's life. If your disabled child has a degree of care, you are entitled to Help in the household and everyday life to. The care insurance companies will cover these costs. We will be happy to provide you with comprehensive advice on your entitlements and, as an agency for domestic help also handle the billing with the insurance companies, true to the motto: We do it for you!
Household help for families after an accident, chronic illness or an operation
Single mothers or families are often familiar with this problem. A serious accident, a chronic illness or a stressful operation followed by a lengthy recovery phase can really shake up everyday life. But here too, the German state and our health and care insurance companies will not leave you alone!
If you are no longer able to care for your family, whether in everyday life or in the household, you are entitled to support during your recovery. Unlike the care degree regulation, this is temporary, just like the support for expectant mothers, for the period of recovery and pregnancy.
The medical prescription for home help from the attending physician is an important first step towards approval of the home help by the statutory health insurance fund. Make sure that the health impairments are clear and that the doctor's certificate specifies both the scope and duration of the assistance. We will then take care of the coordination with your statutory health insurance fund for approval. After approval, you can be sure that you will receive an assistance package tailored to your individual needs - and all at no cost to you!
The services of a home help include:
- Cleaning the apartment
- Doing the grocery shopping
- Preparing meals
- Washing and ironing laundry
- Care for children under the age of twelve
As a service provider and provider of domestic help and everyday assistance, we experience time and again that people in need are often not sufficiently informed about their rights and options. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service and ask for advice about your options. In addition to our customer service, our branches are also available at numerous local locations should you prefer personal contact and advice on site.
