Attention nurses: Important lecture in Bad Kissingen on January 20th!

Attention nurses: Important lecture in Bad Kissingen on January 20th!

Anyone interested can look forward to an informative event in Bad Kissingen. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 4 p.m., a lecture on the topic of care and support for people in need of care will take place in the district office's premises, large meeting room, Obere Marktstraße 6. Organized by the Bad Kissingen District Nursing Network, this lecture aims to educate professionals about the options for nursing care and the use of the relief amount. Rhoen Canal reports that speaker Rita Hillenbrand, Care Network Coordinator, will guide participants through the various aspects of support.

Anyone who works in care, housekeeping or the social sector and is thinking about expanding their independence or starting a part-time job will gain valuable insights here. Information on recognition for billing via nursing care insurance and the requirements for self-employment are planned. The first steps towards self-employment are also discussed, and professionals can look forward to helpful tips and useful contacts. Registration can be done by phone at 0971 801-5151 or by email at pflegenetzwerk@kg.de, and participation is free of charge.

The relief amount: An important component in care

A central topic of the lecture will be the relief amount for long-term care insurance, which has been increased to 131 euros per month since January 1, 2025. This amount can be claimed by people in need of care with a recognized care level (1-5) in order to reduce the financial burden of home care. Loud Care.de These relief services can be used specifically for various offers, including day care, short-term care and outpatient support.

An exciting innovation is that unused amounts can be saved until June 30th of the following year, which also gives people in need of care more flexibility Senior Focus. In addition, up to 40% of the care benefits in kind can be converted into the relief amount. It is noteworthy that the relief amount can also be used if the person in need of care is in hospital or in rehabilitation, which relieves the burden on many relatives.

Important requirements and possible uses

However, claiming the relief amount is subject to certain conditions. Those in need of care usually have to live at home and there must be no family connections to the service provider. The relief benefits are also earmarked and must be reimbursed subsequently. However, through a declaration of assignment, the bureaucratic effort can be minimized by the providers billing the costs directly to the nursing care insurance fund.

For anyone who would like to deal intensively with improving the care situation, the lecture in Bad Kissingen offers the perfect opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and discover potential for cost-saving and helpful support. Whether for yourself or for those affected, everyone is sure to find what they are looking for here!