Care allowance

The flat-rate care allowance in Vienna provides a monthly subsidy across seven care levels to compensate for additional care-related expenses and ensure needs-oriented support. The funding amount ranges from EUR 200.80 to EUR 2,156.60, depending on the assessed care requirement. The aim is to enable individuals in need of care to lead a self-determined life and to relieve both professional and family caregivers. Through the continuous availability of funding, long-term care needs can also be addressed without temporal restrictions on the application process. This model makes a significant contribution to securing the care infrastructure in the federal capital and supports the social participation of people with increased care needs.

Eligible for funding are private individuals with an average care and assistance requirement of more than 65 hours per month due to a physical, mental, psychological, or sensory disability, whose condition is expected to last at least six months. The usual residence in Austria is a prerequisite for entitlement. To apply, a completed application form, a medical report, and proof of identity are required. The funding is granted as a subsidy and can be applied for at any time; payments are made on the first day of the month following approval of the application. The assessment for classification into the respective care level is carried out by the responsible social insurance providers and forms the basis for determining the individual funding amount.