Cures for mothers and fathers
A mother/father-child measure is an inpatient medical treatment for mothers and fathers who are under health strain or at risk due to their family situation. The measure can also be taken up by mothers or fathers alone.
The measure is carried out in a facility of the Müttergenesungswerk or a similar facility. You will also stay there during the treatment, which is geared to the needs of mothers and fathers based on their individual stress situation.
The facility is selected by your health insurance company, which must, however, take your wishes into account as far as possible.
The mother/father-child measures usually last three weeks, for children under 14 years four to six weeks. They can be repeated after four years at the earliest. If there is a justified medical need, an extension or a renewed benefit can be applied for.
Legal basis
Which documents are required?
The mother/father-child measure must be prescribed by a doctor. The application and prescription go to the health insurance company for review and approval and are reviewed by the medical service if necessary.
Requirements
The mother/father-child measure must be prescribed by a doctor. The application and prescription go to the health insurance company for review and approval and are reviewed by the medical service if necessary.
What are the fees?
Insured persons who have reached the age of eighteen and are taking advantage of a mother/father-child measure pay 10.00 euros per calendar day to the institution, which forwards the payments to the health insurance fund.
If you have little or no income, you can be exempted from the co-payment upon application. Please contact your health insurance company for this.
Process flow
Check with your health insurance provider.
Processing duration
The health insurance fund must decide on an application for benefits promptly:
- at the latest within three weeks of receipt of the application, or
- if an expert opinion, in particular from the medical service, is obtained, within five weeks of receipt of the application.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Mother/father-child measures can be repeated at the earliest after four years, unless this is medically necessary.
Appeal
If the health insurance company refuses to pay the benefit, you can lodge an objection. If the objection is not upheld, you can take legal action against it before the social court.
Applications / forms
Please enquire with your health insurance company or your attending physician.
Contact point
Responsible authorities
GKV-Spitzenverband
