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Care Insurance HEK Moving Cost Subsidy

The HEK Pflegekasse can subsidize a move when it is part of a medically or care-related improvement of the living situation, and Butler Umzüge GmbH supports exactly this kind of process with quotations, documentation, and move planning. For HEK-insured people with Pflegegrad 1 to 5, the relevant support is the subsidy for wohnumfeldverbessernde Maßnahmen, which HEK states can be up to 4,180 euro and can also cover a move when it clearly improves care conditions.

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HEK care insurance basics

HEK’s subsidy is based on § 40 Absatz 4 SGB XI and applies to measures that improve the living environment of a care-dependent person. HEK says that support is available from Pflegegrad 1 onward, and the purpose must be to enable care at home, significantly ease care, or restore as much independence as possible.

The official HEK information also explains that the measure should involve substantial changes, such as a stairlift, a fixed ramp, doorway widening, or a barrier-free bathroom conversion; pure modernization or cosmetic renovation does not qualify. HEK further states that the subsidy is generally granted once up to 4,180 euro, with a higher joint limit for multiple eligible people living together.

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When a move is covered

A move can fall under HEK-supported care insurance funding if the new home clearly improves the care situation. Typical examples are a barrier-free apartment, a ground-floor home, an age-appropriate flat, assisted living, a dementia shared apartment, or moving closer to relatives who can provide care.

The core question is not whether the move is convenient, but whether it helps the person be cared for more safely and effectively or supports daily self-reliance. If the move is merely a lifestyle choice without a care benefit, the subsidy is usually not granted.

Amount and scope

HEK’s current published information states a one-time subsidy of up to 4,180 euro for wohnumfeldverbessernde Maßnahmen. The same page explains that if several care-dependent people live together, the joint limit can reach 16,720 euro.

The Bundesgesundheitsministerium describes the same framework for all statutory care insurance funds: people with Pflegegrad 1 to 5 can receive up to 4,180 euro on application, and a renewed subsidy is possible if the care situation changes and another adaptation becomes necessary. HEK also notes that repairs and maintenance of previously approved measures can sometimes be covered from any remaining amount, but there is no new full entitlement for routine upkeep.

HEK application process

HEK asks applicants to submit a completed form together with a description of the planned adjustments, the current housing situation, and a cost estimate. According to HEK, the application can be sent by post, online, or personally, and the decision is issued in writing after review.

HEK also states that processing usually takes two to three working days once all documents are complete. For practical purposes, the decisive step is to wait for approval before starting work or signing a binding moving contract, because the subsidy is meant to support an already justified and documented need.

What Butler Umzüge GmbH provides

Butler Umzüge GmbH presents itself as a Berlin moving company with experience in HEK-related moves and care-sensitive relocations. The company says it helps with the documentation needed for insurance applications and offers a moving calculator that gives an initial price estimate within minutes.

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Why a fixed quote matters

For care insurance reimbursement, the quotation is more than a sales document. It is the basis for the insurance company to evaluate whether the requested move or adaptation is plausible, necessary, and proportionate.

A detailed offer should ideally include the moving date, service scope, transport distance, packing services, disassembly and reassembly, and any special handling needed for mobility aids or sensitive furniture. A fixed-price offer is often easier to submit than an open-ended hourly estimate because it creates a clear and reviewable cost basis.

Practical example

Imagine an HEK-insured person with Pflegegrad 2 who can no longer safely manage stairs in the current apartment. Moving to a barrier-free ground-floor apartment would reduce the daily burden on both the person and the caregiver, so the move can be argued as a wohnumfeldverbessernde Maßnahme.

In that case, the applicant requests a quotation from Butler Umzüge GmbH, attaches it to the HEK application, describes why the new apartment improves care, and waits for written approval before the move is carried out. If the insurer accepts the reasoning, the subsidy may cover part of the moving-related expense up to the statutory limit.

Suggested document structure

For a Word document, a clear structure works best: introduction, legal basis, eligibility, subsidy amount, application process, Butler Umzüge services, practical steps, and FAQ. This makes the text suitable both for informational pages and for client guidance documents.

A simple flow can also help: first confirm Pflegegrad, then explain the care-related reason for the move, then obtain a detailed quote, then submit the HEK application, and finally wait for approval. That sequence reflects how HEK itself describes the review process and reduces the risk of starting too early.

FAQ

People insured with HEK who have an acknowledged Pflegegrad from 1 to 5 can apply for a subsidy if the move or adaptation improves their care situation or living environment.

No. The move must clearly improve care, safety, or independence; a purely private or convenience-based relocation usually does not qualify.

HEK states a one-time subsidy of up to 4,180 euro, with a joint cap of 16,720 euro if several eligible people live together.

Yes, if the relocation improves the care situation and is properly justified in the application.

Yes, the application should be submitted and approved before the move or adaptation begins.

Usually the completed HEK form, a cost estimate, the care degree information, and a written explanation of why the move improves care are needed.

Yes. HEK explicitly supports wohnumfeldverbessernde Maßnahmen such as stairlifts, ramps, doorway widening, and barrier-free bathroom adaptations.

HEK says the review usually takes two to three working days once all documents are complete.

Butler Umzüge GmbH provides moving quotes, planning support, and documentation that can be used for the HEK application.

The company lists Alt-Friedrichsfelde 90, 10315 Berlin, with phone number 030 8451 8855 and email info@butler-umzuege.de

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The company page states that Butler Umzüge supports moves in Berlin, Germany, and Europe.

The benefit is grounded in § 40 Absatz 4 SGB XI, which is also referenced on HEK’s own page.

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