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Social insurance (AHV/IV)

Bundesamt für Sozialversicherungen BSV

Assistenzbeitrag der Invalidenversicherung

Checked in July 2026Link reachable in September 2026

What this service does for you

If you already receive a helplessness allowance and want to stay living at home, you can use the assistance allowance to employ and pay your own carers, instead of having to move into a care home. For a family caring for a person severely affected by a stroke at home who does not want to get completely exhausted, this allowance can make home care financially affordable. You must apply through the cantonal IV office. Because backpayments are not possible, it is wise to clarify your options early.

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The key facts at a glance

Who pays
IV
Access
Registration required
Languages
German, French, Italian
Address
Schweiz

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