What social aid are provided to a person appointed as a guardian of an elderly person?

A person appointed as a guardian may be granted the following social benefits:

1. Monetary compensation

• The amount of compensation is calculated individually.
• The compensation is determined as the difference between the subsistence minimum for one person and the average monthly total income of the guardian for the last six months.

2. Free state pension insurance

• A guardian is entitled to credit for the insurance period required to receive a pension upon reaching retirement age.

To clarify the possibility of receiving monetary compensation or state insurance, you should contact the social security authorities at your place of residence.