Personal Care Budget: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how the Personal Care Budget allows you to hire your own caregivers and manage your own care services directly.
The Personal Care Budget is a way for individuals to receive funding to manage and purchase their own care services.
Who it's for
This scheme is for people who have long-term care needs and prefer to hire their own caregivers rather than using standard agency services.
What you get
You receive a budget that you can use to purchase care services directly from the providers of your choice. This gives you more control over who assists you with your daily needs.
What it costs you
To access this budget, you must first undergo a formal assessment, known locally as an indicatiestelling, by the CIZ.
The catch to know
You are responsible for strict administration. This means you must keep detailed and accurate records of every care hour provided and every payment made.
How to apply
- Obtain a formal assessment from the CIZ.
- Determine the specific care needs and budget required.
- Select your preferred care providers.
- Follow the administrative steps to manage your budget through the official portal.