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At the government meeting on February 16 2023 the Styrian state government decided on measures to promote and enhance mobile services assisted living and day centers. In addition the continuation of the cooperation on the Austrian study of the elderly and the new edition of the district care cards for mobile services were agreed. The central point in the package a Styrian tariff model will be introduced from July 1 2023 so that mobile services are affordable for all Styrians.The measures taken take into account the rising prices and the tariffs for customers in assisted living day centers and home nursing HKP are not increased. The aim is to stop the cold progression hold back inflation and at the same time expand the existing offer. In the case of home nursing the tariffs were even discounted.MeasuresStyria tariff model for mobile care and support services from July 1 2023With the independent application of all parties EZOZ 4047 Further development of care and support in Styria under the premise mobile before stationary was among other things the introduction of a client contribution model which ensures the living needs of people cared for at home is demanded. This motion was passed unanimously in the state parliament on May 17 2022.In addition to the tariff model for customers from July 1 2023 taking into account the Styrian Social Support Act it will be regulated that the customer after deducting the customer contribution and after skimming off the care allowance will in any case be entitled to an amount equal to the maximum rate for single people in accordance with Section 8 Styrian Social Support Act 2023 1053.64 euros remains. This measure ensures that the general subsistence and housing needs are covered despite the need for care and home care and is therefore an essential factor in promoting the principle of mobile before stationary in the long term. Costs for the country from the second half of 2023 1.2 million euros.Expansion of everyday support lasting several hoursSince mid-2019 everyday support lasting several hours has been an additional care offer with low-threshold access for people in need of care and support at home and is provided by the organizations responsible for mobile care and support serviceshome nursing. Home helpers support and relieve the burden on caring and caring relatives in particular by being present for several hours a day. They support older people in a targeted manner through physical and cognitive activation accompany them on various trips out of the house keep them company and thus prevent loneliness and social isolation. The range of care on offer closes the gap between home nursing short periods of attendance and 24-hour care.For 2023 the expansion of the multi-hour everyday support in the amount of 5.6 million euros 4.2 million euros in 2022 will be promoted with co-financing from the state. This corresponds to around 159 everyday companions with 30 hours per week plus 15 percent more than in the previous year.Expansion by 103 places and valorization of assisted livingAssisted living is an alternative form of living for senior citizens over the age of 60 in which an age-appropriate living situation is combined with specific care servicesbasic services. The monthly costs for the provision of the basic service are made up of socially graded personal contributions by the resident and the remaining costs which are borne by the state of Styria and the municipalities in a ratio of 6040. Due to the changes in personnel and material costs the amount of the basic benefit and the assessment basis will be adjusted again ie increased from 323 euros to 350 euros. At the same time the existing places will be expanded by 103 places. The additional requirement of around one million euros will be borne by the public sector.Expansion by 132 places and valorisation of the day centersIn Styria eight day centers for older people are co-financed by the state of Styria. The Provincial Government of Styria has promised to participate in eleven other day centers currently under construction. There are also three dementia day centers in Graz with a total of 42 places. Together with the sponsors the changes were worked out in an intensive work process. The goal here is to counteract inflation. The additional costs are therefore borne by the public purse and with the new tariffs the day centers are permanently established as an important instrument for relieving relatives who care for them.Due to the valorisation and the planned expansion by 132 additional places 2.3 million euros will be charged to the state and 1.5 million euros to the municipalities.Reduction of tariffs for customers and upgrading of mobile care and support servicesIn order to cushion the cold progression and price increases the customer tariff list for 2023 is now to be upgraded again. In addition to valorisation the customer contributions are to be further reduced. When using qualified nurses DGKP and nursing assistants PA on average by around 10 percent. This takes account of the principle of first exhausting all options for home care before admission to an inpatient facility is considered. The loss of four million euros in revenue will be borne by the state of Styria.
