The Austrian care allowance will be significantly increased from January 1, 2025. The increase affects all seven care levels and is granted regardless of income, as reported by finanz.at.
Increase in Care Allowance 2025 Promises Up to 95 Euros More per Month
6-12-2024, 16:11
The care allowance increase in 2025 will bring a significant financial improvement for over 475,000 Austrian recipients. Those affected can look forward to an increase of 4.6 percent, which means up to 95 euros more per month.
The increase is staggered according to the level of care as follows:
- Stufe 1: Von 192,00 auf 200,80 Euro
- Stufe 2: Von 354,00 auf 370,30 Euro
- Stufe 3: Von 551,60 auf 577,00 Euro
- Stufe 4: Von 827,10 auf 865,10 Euro
- Stufe 5: Von 1.123,50 auf 1.175,20 Euro
- Stufe 6: Von 1.568,90 auf 1.641,10 Euro
- Stufe 7: Von 2.061,80 auf 2.156,60 Euro
Relative Bonus Also Increases in 2025
The relative bonus, which has been paid out since July 2023, will also increase by 4.6 percent next year, amounting to 130.75 euros per month or 1569 euros annually (previously 125 euros/month or 1,500 euros/year).
Several criteria must be met to receive the relative bonus. For example, care allowance must be received at level 4 or higher, care must have been provided for at least one year, the net monthly income must be below 1,500 euros, and there must be no self-insurance or further insurance.
Additional Bonus for Care Cases in Lower Austria
In Lower Austria, there is also the Lower Austrian Care and Support Check. This supports people in need of care with an extra 1,000 euros per year. Applications can be made each calendar year from January 1 to December 31 inclusive. There are also eligibility requirements, details of which can be found on the website of the state of Lower Austria, among other places.
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