Nursing home or home care, eligibility
What is it?
In most cases, your family or a home care agency can help you with household chores and personal care. If that is not possible, you may be able to get a spot in a nursing home. To do so, you need a care assessment. A care assessment is a decision that specifies what care you need and whether you will receive it. You will receive this care assessment from the Care Assessment Center (CIZ).
What should I do?
You can check with the CIZ ( ) to see if you need a care assessment for the care you require. You can apply for the assessment yourself. However, you can also have a professional care provider submit the application on your behalf. For example, a home care agency or your family doctor. In urgent cases, a doctor will always submit the application.
What do I need?
- proof of identity for you and your partner, if applicable
- your social security numbers and those of your partner, if applicable
- proof of your income and that of your partner
How long does it take?
You will be notified within 6 weeks whether you have been approved.