Nursing allowance is an additional benefit that for seniors over 75, it is automatically granted together with the monthly pension payment. However, not everyone knows that after meeting certain conditions, you can apply for it earlier. How to do it?
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Carer’s Allowance 2023. Who will get it and where to find the application?
The nursing supplement is a benefit that is payable in two cases, i.e. when the person reaches the age of 75 or when he/she is completely incapable of work and independent existence.
In the first case, the benefit is paid ex officio together with the old-age pension. In the second case, it is required to submit an application together with a health certificate completed by a general practitioner. You will find the OL-9 print that is necessary for this. Remember that after receiving the document from a specialist, you have one month to submit an application.
However, it is worth knowing that in two cases, even after meeting the above conditions, you will not be able to receive a care allowance. People who stay in a care and treatment facility or a nursing and care facility for more than 2 weeks a month cannot count on the payment. The second group are seniors receiving care allowance. Although the name sounds similar, they are two different benefits, and you can only receive one of them.
How much is the care allowance? From March, seniors can count on a raise
Currently, the care allowance is PLN 256.44. However, it is worth knowing that it is subject to , which means that from March 1, 2023, seniors will face an increase in the benefit. According to the calculations of the portal, it will increase to PLN 294.39.
Source: Gazeta
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