The right to attendance allowance and its rate are determined in accordance with the extent of the claimant's dependence on the help of others in carrying out everyday activities – that is: mobility in the home, washing, dressing, eating and personal hygiene – as well as in accordance with the need for supervision in order to prevent danger to himself or others.
The entitlement to the allowance and its rate are also examined in accordance with the need for help in the household, such as: preparing food, operating electric appliances, taking medicines, going shopping and making errands.
Those who scored 20-44 points on the dependence test, will be entitled to an allowance at a rate of 50% - (needs wide assistance for most daily activities during most hours of the day).
Those who scored 45-58 point on the dependence test or who have been determined to need supervision, will be entitled to an allowance at a rate of 112% - (needs wide assistance for all daily activities during most hours of the day).
Those who scored 59-67 points on the dependence test or 24 points (and up to 47 points) and have been determined to need supervision, will be entitled to an allowance at a rate of 188% - (completely dependent on others to perform all daily activities during all hours of the day).
Those who scored 68 points and above on the dependence test or 48 points (and above) and have been determined to need supervision, will be entitled to an allowance at a rate of 235% - (completely dependent on others for all daily activities during all hours of the day, and needs constant supervision, and does not receive a supplement for disabled on respirator nor a supplement for 2 caregivers).
Important:
- The examination relates to the limitations stemming from the medical impairment only, and not from other causes (such as cultural norms, habits, etc.)
- The basis for determining entitlement was and remains the dependency of the claimant on the help of others in carrying out daily activities. A person who does not need help in these activities will not be eligible for the allowance.