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How to arrange and finance home care?
This chapter outlines the essential services and support mechanisms for adults requiring in-home care, including guidance on financing these services. These initiatives aim to enrich the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing vital care and professional assistance, and promoting their participation in daily activities. Additionally, they alleviate caregivers’ burden by sharing the responsibilities for care provision.
The following overview presents the social support services available to assist with home care in Portugal.
How to arrange and finance home care?
The next section outlines the available home care services in Portugal and, where applicable, how to finance them.
Serviço de apoio domiciliário [Home care services]
A social support service that provides home care and services to families and/or individuals experiencing physical and/or psychological dependency. These people are unable to temporarily or permanently meet their basic needs or perform essential activities of daily living, without family support. Entities providing this type of care can be private companies or Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) offering such services on the basis of a cooperation agreement with the national social security system. According to a 2019 study by DECO Proteste, private companies offering 4 hours of daily home care from Monday to Friday can cost between €450 and €880 per month. Costs for IPSS may vary between entities and are also dependent on the user’s income and household circumstances.
Click on the following link for more information about home care services:
To learn more about the service and its eligibility requirements
Click on the following link for more information on these services, how to apply for them or to have your questions answered:
Segurança Social (to book a face-to-face appointment)
Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
Modelo de apoio à vida independente [Independent living support model]
The Independent Living Support Model (MAVI) is a programme whose aim is to provide personal assistance to people with disabilities, helping them carry out daily life activities in various contexts. The Independent Living Support Centre (CAVI) is the body responsible for managing this initiative, coordinating the provision of personal assistance to individuals with disabilities or impairments.
This service provides support for home-based activities such as hygiene, meals, and personal care, as well as activities such as:
- Accompaniment to medical appointments, treatments, and rehabilitation sessions.
- Communication mediation.
- Assistance in the workplace and with socially useful activities.
- Support for attending vocational training and/or formal education, including higher education.
- Support in participating in cultural, leisure, and sports activities.
- Assistance with active job searching.
- Support in creating and developing social support networks.
- Assistance with civic participation and citizenship.
- Assistance with decision-making, including gathering and interpreting necessary information.
Click on this link for more information about independent living support service (SAVI):
Resources
Information on social benefits for people with disabilities with details on current benefits and social protections. The sections focuses on assistance for young renters, housing loan benefits for people with disabilities, how to apply for a parking permit, and more.
Plano de intervenção específico ao cuidador (PIE) [Specific intervention plan for the carer (PIE)]
Programme document created following diagnosis and care planning to ensure continuous and close care, addressing health and social security needs. It is jointly developed by healthcare and social security professionals, with input from the informal caregiver or their representative.
The PIE includes:
- Diagnosis of the caregiver’s needs, aligned with the care recipient’s
- Identification of care to be provided by the informal caregiver, with details on support
- Annual rest period for the caregiver, if applicable
- Healthcare and social measures promoting autonomy, quality of life, and proper treatment
- Identification of community resources and contact details for professionals.
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What help can I get for care needs in my own house?
In the Netherlands there are many home care services. However, finding and arranging them is far from easy. There are several different laws on care as well as a multitude of regulations, conditions, and indications. Unfortunately, that means that it is difficult to find your way in this bureaucratic maze. Perhaps you are already using home care services. But what if your situation changes? Or do you know anyone that might need some extra help or information? In this module we hope to give you a better idea of how things work and where to go for help.
Below, you can find information and helpful links on the different care Acts, and how to arrange and finance home care.
How to arrange and finance home care in the Netherlands?
Don’t know where to start from? Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to navigate the Dutch healthcare system.
There are three laws on care for adults with disabilities and care needs living at home:
- The Wmo (Social Support Act) offers support for people with care needs who live in their homes. This includes means and subsidies for things like Home Adaptions , special transport, and daytime care.
- The Wlz (Long-term Care Act) is for individuals who need intensive and around-the-clock care or supervision. This includes care in care institutions which, if possible, can also be arranged at home.
- the Zvw (Health Insurance Act) describes which healthcare treatments, services and products must be made available to people with care needs by the various private health insurance companies and health providers. The basic healthcare plan covers district nursing care which consists of personal care at home, at work, or in daytime care facilities.
The nature of your care needs, or those of your loved one, determines under which law your care has to be arranged. If you are in need of medical care at home due to a medical condition such as diabetes or dementia, your care will be arranged through the Zvw.
If you need help with daily life activities because of a physical or mental disability for instance, your care will be arranged through the Wmo.
If your care needs are intensive, constant (24 hours a day), and permanent care will be arranged through the Wlz.
In order to receive care via the Wmo or Wlz, a care indication is needed. You can request a Wmo indication. at the Wmo point of your municipality and a Wlz indication at the CIZ (links below):
- Differences between Wmo, Wlz, and Zvw
- Home care with Wmo, Wlz, Zvw
- How to get a Wmo indication
- How to get a Wlz indication
- Wlz check and application
- Overview of Dutch healthcare insurers
There are three different types of home care services available:
- Personal care and nursing care, including help with taking a shower, getting out of bed, and eating. Or medical care, like wound care, stoma care, and administering injections.
- Help with daily activities, such as administration, relearning household tasks, or help in making social contacts.
- Help with household chores, like cleaning, cooking, and doing the laundry.
If you are unsure about the kind of home care you want or need, a client support organisation can help you. By law, every Dutch citizen is entitled to free support separate from municipalities and healthcare organisations. These organisations can help you define and arrange the care that you need. You can find a list of client support organisations by municipality in the links below.
If you have a Wlz indication, you can contact the client support of your care office (links below).
Support under the Wmo is funded and arranged by the municipalities.
Support under the Wlz is funded through the Long-Term Care Act and arranged by zorgkantoren (healthcare offices).
Support under the Zvw is funded and arranged by insurance companies.
In all three cases, you can choose to arrange care in two ways:
- In kind (ZIN): The care organisation is chosen and arranged by the municipality (Wmo), care office (Wlz), or insurance company (Zvw).
- With a Pgb (personal budget). With a Pgb you can arrange your own care from providers of your choice. This allows for more control over your life, but also involves more administrative, organisational and planning responsibilities.
With a Wlz indication, all of the home care is organised under the Wlz itself. Support services will be arranged by your care office or, if you have a Pgb, you can choose your own home care organisation (find a list of organisations in the links below). With a Wlz indication, you may also choose to receive (part of) your care in an institution.
If you do not have a Wlz indication, then nursing care is organised under the Zvw and help with daily activities and household is organised under the Wmo.
For Wmo and Wlz support you may need to make a co-payment. The maximum amount of the co-payment depends on your total income. In 2025 the maximum co-payment for Wmo support is €21,00 per month. The Wlz co-payment for care at home is between €29,20 and €900,80 per month. These costs are arranged through the CAK (central administrative office). You can find more information on co-payments and a calculation tool in the links below.
For nursing care under the Zvw a referral is not needed, unless you wish to fund it through a Pgb. You can contact a home care organisation directly or ask your insurance company for advice. The costs are fully covered by your health insurance without an own risk contribution.
If you wish to have an indication for a Pgb, you can contact a licensed district nurse. They will determine what kind of care you need and provide you with an indication. You can look for a Pgb application form on the website of your insurance company.
Links:
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Why is it important to use and finance home care?
To help you live independently in your own home and ensure your right to home care, it’s important to provide you with the necessary support and funding for the daily activities you may struggle to manage on your own. Home care is not only essential for your well-being, but it also provides crucial support for your caregivers, helping them balance the demands of caregiving with their own lives.Home care includes a range of services, from medical, nursing, and rehabilitation treatments to social assistance such as help with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and personal care— all provided directly in your home. The ADI service (Assistenza Domiciliare Integrata) is available to you free of charge, funded by the National Health Service, but you’ll need to meet specific requirements to access it.A social worker and a nurse will assess your health and social needs, and, together with you and your family, they’ll determine the best interventions to support you, ensuring you receive the care that best fits your unique situation outside of a hospital setting.
What services exist in Italy to finance and support home care?
Caring allowance
Integrated home care
Badando Project
The Badando project, active in some Italian municipalities, provides all the information and support for finding and hiring a family caregiver.
By accessing this link you will receive more information about the projec.
Allowance for extraordinary leave (care of disabled family members) INPS
Extraordinary leave is a period of paid absence from work granted to employees who care for family members with severe disabilities pursuant to Article 3, Paragraph 3, Law No. 104 of February 5, 1992.
By accessing this link you will receive more information about the service
How to finance home care in Italy?
In Italy, there are several opportunities to finance housing for people with disabilities
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Domestic help
Resources
- Domestic help Home care service
- Article ‘Home care services for people with disabilities’ (Disabili.com) overview of home care services for people with disabilities
The CAK (central administration office) performs legal tasks for the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS). Their website contains information on support and financing options.
Het Juiste Loket (The right contact point)
Het Juiste Loket gives information and advice on care, support services and regulations.
Resources
Regelhulp offers a step-by-step guide to help you arrange care and support
A tool to calculate tariffs for home care and support services
With their ‘smart lists’, PerSaldo offers handy insights and guidance on topics concerning the personal budget.
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How can you fund home care in Germany?
In Germany, Long-Term Care Insurance covers the costs of care interventions on a pro rata basis. The benefits paid by the care insurance fund depend on the specific Pflegegrad (care level). Pro rata means that the care insurance fund does not cover the full amount of an invoice, but only an amount up to the upper limit of the approved budget. Any cost incurred in excess of this must be covered by the care recipient.
The care level is applied for by the person in need of care and can be received as Pflegegeld (Long-Term Care Allowance), Pflegesachleistung (Care Benefits in Kind) or Kombinationsleistung (combination benefit). For example, if it is possible for you as relatives or friends to provide care, it can be applied for Long-Term Care Allowance. In the case of Care Benefits in Kind, the ambulatory care service invoices the care insurance fund directly for the service. The care recipient only receives the service. It is also possible to receive a combination of Long-Term Care Allowance and Care Benefits in Kind. For all these benefits, an application must be submitted to the care insurance fund.
People with care needs and disabilities can also apply for a persönliches Budget (personal budget). With this benefit, you can buy the help and support yourself and thus decide more freely. According to this model, care recipients act as employers, which is why this option is associated with many choices but also with a high administrative burden.
In principle, benefits can be obtained through Long-Term Care Insurance. If you have a disability, it is also possible to receive benefits for social participation. More details can be found in the topic on Ambulatory Care.
Below, you will find information on how to finance and apply for Pflegegeld (Long-Term Care Allowance), Pflegesachleistung (Care Benefits in Kind) or Kombinationsleistung (combination benefit) or persönliches Budget (personal budget).
What are the options to fund home care?
Long-term care insurance offers three different types of financial support in Germany. These are called Pflegegeld (Long-Term Care Allowance), Pflegesachleistung (Care Benefits in Kind) or Kombinationsleistung (combination benefit). You can also apply for persönliches Budget (personal budget).
Pflegegrad (long-term care allowance)
The Long-Term Care Allowance is also officially known as Pflegegeld für selbstbeschaffte Pflegehilfen (Care Allowance for self-arranged care support). It is available to everybody in need of care from Pflegegrad (care level) 2, and is paid out without the need for proof. The assumption is that the individual can provide a satisfactory level of care themselves through relatives or friends. In practice, the Long-Term Care Allowance is often used to cover costs incurred or for you as informal caregivers. The amount of the Long-Term Care Allowance is based on the care level.
Click on this link for a more detailed explanation of the Long-Term Care Allowance, and answers to questions about the amount, taxes or legal obligations
Pflegesachleistung (care benefits in kind)
Care benefits in kind can be used to pay for ambulatory care services so that body-related care, nursing care and assistance with housekeeping can be carried out. Care benefits in kind are paid directly from the Pflegeversicherung (Long-Term Care Insurance) to the ambulatory care service. The advantage of this option is that the administrative work is taken over by the care service. The amount of money available depends on the Pflegegrad (care level).
Read this article for further information about Care Benefits in Kind and how to convert unused Care Benefits in Kind
Kombinationsleistung (combination benefit)
This is a combination of Sachleistungen (care benefit in kind) and Pflegegeld (Long-Term Care Allowance), and can be adapted according to personal circumstances. The amount of money depends on the Pflegegrad (care level). However, the proportion of long-term care benefit and care benefit in kind is decided by the person in need of care. The combination is then bound by law for six months. However, most care insurers can still change the distribution of the combination benefit:
- The person with care needs must be allowed to change their mind early if there has been a significant change.
- For care recipients who cannot determine the amount of care benefit in kind in advance, the pro rata Long-Term Care Allowance can be calculated and paid monthly in retrospect, provided that a corresponding application has been submitted.
- The 6-month period does not apply if the person with care needs only wishes to claim care benefit in kind or only the Long-Term Care Allowance.
Click on this link to see an example on how to calculate the amount of a combination benefit
Entlastungsbetrag (support allowance)
People with care needs with Pfelgegrad (care level) 1 who do not receive either Pflegegeld (Long-Term Care Allowance) and/or Pflegesachleistung (Care Benefits in Kind), can only claim care aids, i.e., measures to improve their living environment, and a Entlastungsbetrag (support allowance) of €131 per month. The support allowance can be used for day or night care in semi-inpatient facilities and full inpatient short-term care. It is mainly used for certain services provided by authorised outpatient care services, which are intended to relieve the burden on relatives, and support those in need of care in their everyday lives.
TIP: If the total support allowance for a calendar year (€131 * x 12 = €1572) is not used, the remaining amount can be carried over to the first half of the following calendar or up until 30th June!
Click on this link for more information about support allowance
Persönliches Budget (personal budget)
A personal budget is a cash benefit for people with care needs. It allows them to pay for assistants and specialists themselves to lead a life as independent as possible. Every care recipient who is entitled to benefits for social participation is allowed to apply for a personal budget. In order to receive the budget, an application must be submitted to a rehabilitation organisation. Provider of Eingliederungshilfe, health, care and pension insurances and Bundesagentur für Arbeit are seen as rehabilitation organisations.
If you are not sure which organisation would be accountable for your personal budget, you can just apply at one at them and the organisation will pass your application to the competent office. The amount of money in your personal budget is decided by the rehabilitation organisation responsible for it and will depend on how much support is needed by the person with care needs.
If you need help urgently, it might be helpful to register yourself (or the person in need of care) as an employer with a job centre and post a job profile.
Read this article for more information about the personal budget and its pros and cons
How to apply for Pflegegeld Long-term Care Allowance), Pflegesachleistung (Care benefits in kind) or Kombinationsleistung (Combination benefit)?
In order to receive funding for the two housing options above, persons in need of care have to apply at the care insurance for Pflegegeld (Care Allowance), Pflegesachleistung (Care Benefits in Kind) and Kombinationsleistungen (combination benefits). They can also apply for housing group supplement (Wohngruppenzuschlag).
If you would like to know how to apply for a personal budget, please refer to the template in Housing options.
To receive a Long-Term Care Allowance, Care Benefits in Kind or combination benefits, contact your care insurance provider and fill out their application form. Detailed instructions on how to do this are provided below:
Contact your care insurance provider as soon as possible, because the Long-Term Care Allowance is paid retroactively up to the date of the application, but not until the need for care arises. You only need to write an informal e-mail or make a quick call. However, only the insured person with care needs and disabilities can apply for one of the services.
If this is not possible, someone with the appropriate power of attorney or a legal guardian can submit the application on behalf of the person with needs. The Long-Term Care Insurance provider will then send you an application form. If you did not previously have a Pflegegrad (care level) or suspect a higher care level because your state of health has deteriorated, the insurer will most likely send a care assessor to see you.
Although every care insurance provider has a different application form, most of the time it is a general form used to apply for care services. When filling out this form, you can choose which care service you would like to receive. If you choose Pflegegeld (Long-Term Care Allowance), you need to name a caregiver.
At the beginning of the form, most insurers will ask whether it is an Erstantrag (initial application), a Höherstufungsantrag (application for a higher level of care) or an Umstellungsantrag (conversion request). An initial application is for people who haven’t received care services before. An upgrading application is used to change the Pflegegrad (care level). A conversion request is used if you wish to change the service.
Once you have completed and submitted the form, the insurer will check whether other service providers are liable for the costs.
After you have submitted the form, you will receive a letter with an appointment for the assessment from the Medical Service or, if you have private health insurance, from Medicproof. You will also receive a checklist to help you prepare for the appointment. After that, you will receive your chosen care service.
Read this article for more detailed information about Pflegegrade (care level).
After the assessment from the Medical Service or Medicproof, the Pflegekasse will send a letter with its decision, and, if required, further free information options. Thereupon, you can choose a care service yourself (or decide to go for a Care Allowance, a care home, etc-). After successfully completing all these steps, you will receive your chosen service.
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What is home care and how can you arrange it for you or for a family member in need of care?
Home care for people with care needs and disabilities refers to the assistance provided by staff who are employed by an individual or their family to help manage daily living activities and specialised care needs within their home.
Both the people with disability and their informal caregivers benefit from home care. When someone else handles housework, personal hygiene, and cooking, you, as an informal caregiver, can take a brief break from providing care and use that time to work, engage in other activities, or relax. This support is crucial for people with disabilities because it preserves their autonomy and freedom. Home care schedules and routines can be adjusted to fit the needs and lifestyle of the person receiving the service, making it a personalised kind of assistance that caters for their unique requirements and preferences. Because this care is provided in the person’s own home, it also offers added comfort for the family.
People with physical, intellectual, mental or multiple disabilities in Lithuania can access a range of home care services, which will be discussed in this topic. These services may be provided by public or private organisations.
This section outlines various types of home care, and contains links to other websites for detailed information about what services are available, who to contact to receive these services, what documents you need to provide, the procedure and duration of services, payment details, and contacts for inquiries.
How to arrange and finance home care services?
This section lists home care services for people with disability in Lithuania. Please click on the links below for more information
Pagalba į namus (Home care servicies)
Home care services are delivered in the person’s home to help them and their family manage home life and participate in society. The services may vary according to the needs of the individual.
The service may include a range of meausures such as information, consultation, mediation and advocacy, communication assistance. It can also involve help with meal planning (when food is delivered by other services), grocery shopping, food delivery, assistance with meal preparation, help with household tasks (laundry, cleaning, shopping, personal hygiene, etc.), transportation to and from various institutions, and other support services enabling people with disabilitiess to live in their own homes.
Dienos socialinė globa (Day social care)
Day social care consists of services to support individuals with complex, ongoing needs that requires regular specialist care during daytime hours. These services can be delivered in a care facility or in the person’s home.
Click here to learn more about day social care services. Click here for further information.
Trumpalaikė socialinė globa (Short-term social care)
Short-term social care offers a range of services to provide complex assistance to individuals requiring continuous specialist care. It is available for up to 10 hours a day for a maximum of 6 months a year in the person’s home. It is usually provided when informal caregivers cannot provide care because of sickness, business trips, holidays, family or work commitments, etc.
Click here to learn more about short-term home care.
How to arrange and finance home care services?
In this section, you will learn how to find home care services in Lithuania.
Applications for home care should be submitted to your municipality’s Department of Social Services. After assessing your needs, a social worker will make recommendations for services that best suit your needs. Link
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Home care services in Kaunas municipality
This website presents all the information to benefit from home care in the Kaunas municipality.
Home care services in Vilnius municipality
This website presents all the information to benefit from home care in the Vilnius municipality.
Resources
Home care services in Kaunas region municipality
This website presents all the information to benefit from home care in the Kaunas regional municipality.
Kaunas ceneter of social services
Kaunas Centre for social services offers home help to adults with disabilities in the Kaunas city municipality.
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What are the possible housing options for people with care needs and disabilities in Lithuania?"
Providing appropriate housing options for people with care needs and disabilities is vital. Ensuring accessible housing aligns with human rights principles, guaranteeing that individuals with disabilities have the same opportunities for safe and comfortable living as everyone else. Access to housing is related to numerous positive consequences for people with disabilities as well as their family caregivers, as it improves independence, reduces caregiver strain, and enhances quality of life by enabling safer, more accessible living. Young people in need of care have several housing options available to them, depending on their specific needs, age, and the resources available in their living area.
By reading this topic you will know what possible housing options exist for people with care needs in Lithuania.
What are housing opportunities for people woth care needs and disabilities in Lithuania and how can you apply for it?
Apsaugotas būstas (Sheltered housing)
Sheltered housing not only provides a space for people with mental illnesses to live in the community, but it also provides social skills training, counseling, mediation, and support.
Information about Sheltered housing for persons with mental disabilities:
Žmonės su negalia bendruomenėje – Lietuvos Respublikos socialinės apsaugos ir darbo ministerija (lrv.lt)
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Savarankiško gyvenimo namai (Independent living housing)
Independent living housing provides social care services for ten partially independent individuals with mental and/or intellectual disability. Independent living homes support people with disabilities in managing their personal and social lives independently by supporting, fostering, and maintaining their social and independent living skills, under their abilities, and/or by providing minimal assistance to compensate for the loss or lack of independent living skills.
Information about independent living housing:
Grupinio gyvenimo namai (Group living home)
Housing of this kind is available for those with intellectual or mental disability. A group living home is a social care service provided in the community. Group homes are designed to resemble homes and can accommodate up to ten persons with disabilities (mental, intellectual, multiple disabilities) who are not independent.
In addition to receiving the required assistance in the home, residents of group homes also get access to additional community-based services that support the development and restoration of social and independent living skills.
Information about Group living home in Zarasai
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Trumpalaikė socialinė globa (Short-term social care for a person with a disability)
Short-term social care is a set of services that provide a person with complex assistance, requiring permanent specialist care, which can be provided in an institution such as a care home. The duration of the service can vary. It is usually provided when informal caregivers cannot provide care due to the following reasons: sickness, business trips, holidays, family or work commitments, etc.
To know more about short-term social care click this link.
Ilgalaikė socialinė globa (Long-term social care)
Where to apply for home adaptation for people with disabilities?
If you have a psychosocial disability and would like to live in sheltered house you should consider your financial situation. The service user must have the financial means to cover the costs of food, personal hygiene, medical care (medicines), cultural expenses, and other fees related to their unique needs. In sheltered housing, rent, internet, TV, and maintenance costs are all paid for by the “From Care to Opportunity: developing community-based services” project. More info
For sheltered housing services you need to contact the social assistance department in your municipality. More info
For sheltered housing services you need to contact the social assistance department in your municipality.
Savarankiško gyvenimo namai – Institucinės globos pertvarka
For sheltered housing services you need to contact the social assistance department in your municipality.
Grupinio gyvenimo namai – Institucinės globos pertvarka
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Own Home
Introducing the “Savi namai” (Own Home) independent living home – the creation of a home environment and the provision of the necessary services for adults with mental disabilities who do not need constant, intensive care, enabling them to manage their personal/family life independently.
Living in a sheltered housing
You can read positive impressions of a person with mental disability who lives in sheltered housing.
Resources
- Explanation of the methodology for the provision of sheltered housing services for adults with mental disabilities. This information is presented in an easy-to-understand manner
- Description of Independent living housing This description provides information on independent living housing, the principles of service provision and the organisation of these services for adults with mental and/or intellectual disabilities (hereinafter referred to as ‘disabilities’). More info.
- Description of social care in group housing This description provides information on group homes the principles of service provision and the organisation of these services for adults with mental and/or intellectual disabilities (hereinafter referred to as ‘disabilities’).
Why is it important to use and finance home care?
To help you live independently in your own home and ensure your right to home care, it’s important to provide you with the necessary support and funding for the daily activities you may struggle to perform on your own. Home care is not only essential for your well-being, but it also provides crucial support for your caregivers, helping them balance the demands of caregiving with their own lives.
Home care includes a range of services, from medical, nursing, and rehabilitation treatments to social assistance such as help with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and personal care— all provided directly in your home. The ADI service (Assistenza Domiciliare Integrata – Integrated Home care) is available to you free of charge, and it is funded by the National Health Service. However, you’ll need to meet specific requirements to access it.
A social worker and a nurse will assess your health and social needs, and, together with you and your family, they’ll determine the best interventions to support you, ensuring you receive the care that best fits your unique situation outside of a hospital setting.
Below, you will find an overview of home care services and how they can be financed.
What services are there in Italy to finance and support home care?
In the following overview you will find different institutions and services through which home care can be financed.
Caring allowance
The municipalities, through funding from the state and the regions, are responsible for the care of people with disabilities.
Click on this link for more information and an overview of the requirements to access Care Allowance . Those vary from region to region.
Integrated home care
Badando Project
The Badando project, involving a number of Italian municipalities, provides all the information and support for finding and hiring a family caregiver.
Click on this link for more information about the project
Allowance for extraordinary leave (care of disabled family members) INPS
Extraordinary leave is a period of paid absence from work granted to employees who care for family members with severe disabilities pursuant to Article 3, Paragraph 3, Law no. 104 of 5 February 1992.
Click on this link for more information about the service
How to finance home care in Italy?
Good pratices
Information on how to apply for and finance domestic help.
Resources
Italian framework law for assistance, social integration and the rights of people with disabilities.
Article on Home care services for people with disabilities (Disabili.com)
Overview of home care services for people with disabilities