Attendance allowance for the disabled - How to submit the claim

A claim for an attendance allowance should be submitted to the local branch of the National Insurance Institute closest to the place of residence. The claimant must attach to the form Claim for an Attendance Allowance for Recipients of a Disability Pension any medical and other documents connected with the claim. Before a decision is made, the person applying for the allowance is examined by a doctor on behalf of the National Insurance Institute and afterwards, in certain circumstances, he is examined in his home by a professional who assesses his dependence.