Increase in the care allowance

Zvýšení příspěvku na péči

The objective of this governmental decision is to increase the care allowance for individuals in the third and fourth degrees of dependency, supporting informal caregivers who provide continuous home care. The policy is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic. Key stakeholders include informal caregivers and individuals with high dependency levels. The policy targets individuals in the third and fourth degrees of dependency across the Czech Republic. It specifically benefits those not receiving residential social services. Key features of the policy include that, from April 1, 2019, the care allowance for individuals in the fourth degree of dependency increased from 13,200 CZK to 19,200 CZK. For the third degree, the allowance increased from July 1, 2019, to 13,900 CZK for children and 12,800 CZK for adults. The increased allowance is applied automatically, with no need for recipients to apply. As of February 2019, nearly 360,500 allowances were paid, indicating significant financial support for dependent individuals and their caregivers. The policy was introduced in 2019.