Introduction of long-term attendance allowance

Dlouhodobé ošetřovné

The introduction of long-term attendance allowance aimed at supporting individuals who need to take care of a family member requiring long-term home care after hospitalization. The policy is managed by the Czech Republic's social security system, involving healthcare providers and family caregivers. This benefit applies nationally within the Czech Republic. It targets family members of patients who have been hospitalized for at least 7 days and require at least 30 days of home care post-discharge. The allowance can be claimed for up to 90 days. It enables caregivers to stay at home to provide necessary care. The process involves a healthcare provider's certification of the patient's need for long-term home care. The policy was introduced on June 1, 2018.