See below for the income thresholds that apply to the childcare allowance.
Income thresholds for childcare cost reimbursement
From the age of 21 until state pension age
| Amount 125% | |
| Single (parent) | € 1.553,79 |
| Married couples | € 2.219,69 |
Income limits for 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds
| With no children under the age of 18 living at home | Amount 125% |
| Single | € 383,60 |
| Married couples (both aged 18, 19 or 20) | € 767,20 |
| Married couple (one aged 18, 19 or 20, the other aged 21) | € 1.493,45 |
| With children under the age of 18 living at home | |
| Single | € 383,60 |
| Married couples (both aged 18, 19 or 20) | € 1.211,13 |
| Married couple (one aged 18, 19 or 20, the other aged 21) | € 1.9387,39 |
Income limits for residents aged over 21 in a care home
If you live in a care home, such as a nursing home or a psychiatric institution, you will pay a personal contribution under the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz) to the CAK for your care and accommodation. The amount of this contribution depends on your circumstances and the length of your stay. If you wish to be eligible for RegelRecht, we need to know your remaining income after you have paid the personal contribution to the CAK. For example, suppose you receive a Wajong benefit and pay a few hundred euros a month in personal contributions. The amount remaining for your other expenses must not exceed the standards for accommodation in a care home, as shown in the table below.
| Amount 125% | |
| Single (parent) | € 541,86 |
| Married couples | € 878,10 |
Supporting documents
You do not need to submit supporting documents showing your income. However, we will carry out random checks on this at a later date. We may then ask you to provide supporting documents (pay slips, benefit statements and bank statements) to prove your income.