Insurance and Non-Insurance Social Support Benefits

 

For an overview of eligibility for social support benefits, you can use the following link: Employment Office – Social Counseling

 

The most common benefits and services include:

• Care Allowance: More information

• Disability Card (OZP): More information

• Mobility Allowance: More information

• Special Aid Allowance: More information

• Disability Pension: More information

 

How to Apply?

The application for benefits must be submitted by the client to the relevant Employment Office (ÚP) or District Social Security Administration (OSSZ), not by a doctor.

 

A) Applications for the care allowance, disability card, mobility allowance, and special aid allowance can be submitted through the Employment Office or via online forms available on their website.

 

For the care allowance assessment, you can print and complete the following forms:

• Assessment of Independence - ADL according to Barthel

• Instrumental Activities of Daily Living - IADL according to Lawson and Body

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B) Applications for disability pensions are submitted to the OSSZ according to the client’s permanent address. Applications can be submitted in person, or another person can be authorized via a power of attorney. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance.

 

For more information, visit:

• Employment Office

• Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

• Czech Social Security Administration

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Home Care, Caregiving Services, and Compensatory Aid Equipment Rentals

 

Home Healthcare

Home healthcare is provided by the client’s primary care physician or a hospital doctor upon discharge for up to 14 days, after which care continues through the primary care physician. Home healthcare is fully covered by public health insurance and is intended for clients with health problems that can be addressed through visits from a home healthcare nurse.

 

For more information on home healthcare, visit: Home Healthcare

 

Caregiving Services

Caregiving services are social services provided to clients with reduced independence due to age, chronic illness, or disability. The goal is to improve the client’s quality of life and, where possible, integrate them into society.

 

Compensatory Aid Equipment Rentals

Compensatory aid equipment rentals provide necessary equipment to help clients with daily living.

 

For more information on compensatory aid equipment rentals, visit: Compensatory Aid Equipment Rentals

 

Care Allowance (for caregivers of seniors)

For more information on the care allowance, visit: Care Allowance

 

For a comprehensive overview of services for seniors in the Czech Republic, including outpatient, field, and residential services, visit: Custodium - Social Services for Seniors