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Berlin (dpa / bb) - People in need of care in Berlin and Brandenburg have to pay more out of their own pocket for care in the home.

In Brandenburg, the own contributions rose to an average of 1729 euros, according to data from the Association of Substitute Funds (vdek) as of January 1.

That was 32 euros more than in July of last year and 243 euros more than at the beginning of 2019. In Berlin it was 2047 euros and thus 57 euros more than in July last year.

This means that Berlin and Brandenburg are still below the national average of 2068 euros per month.

In a comparison of the federal states, the most expensive home places remain in North Rhine-Westphalia with an average of 2460 euros.

In contrast, the burden in Saxony-Anhalt is lowest at 1,465 euros.

On the one hand, the sums include the co-payment for pure care and support.

Because, unlike health insurance, long-term care insurance only bears part of the costs.

For home residents, there are also costs for accommodation, meals and investments in the facilities.

The co-payment for pure care alone rose to a national average of 831 euros per month, after it was 786 euros on July 1, 2020.

In Berlin this value rose to 1034 euros, it was only higher in Baden-Württemberg with an average of 1121 euros.

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Link to vdek data own shares as of July 1, 2020

vdek data own shares as of January 1, 2019

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