Hooldajatoetust
Hooldajatoetust is a caregiver allowance designed to support people who provide long-term care to a relative or close person who cannot manage independently due to illness, disability, or old age. The benefit recognizes the time, effort, and costs associated with informal caregiving and aims to reduce financial hardship and enable the caregiver to balance care with other life responsibilities.
Scope and eligibility are defined by national rules. In general, eligibility requires that the caregiver provides
Administration and payment follow formal social security procedures. The caregiver applies to the national social security
Impact and policy discussions focus on the support provided to informal caregivers, potential gaps in coverage,