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Accompany your child to rehab

Official name: Prepare child rehabilitation accompaniment and benefit

Your child goes to rehab and needs you to come along. Rehab is a stay to help the child get better. Here you see how to get time off and apply for money.

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Steps
7 key steps, up to 20 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
Bewilligender Träger / Sozialministeriumservice
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 5 of 20 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Learn what rehab companion leave isChild rehab is a stay at a clinic for children. Inpatient means the child stays there overnight. To come along, you can get time off work.Key step
    Why?
    During this time you get no wages. This is different from hospice or care leave. There is no Härteausgleich for it.
    What you do
    The body that approves the rehab must agree. The Social Ministry Service handles the money. Do not enter illnesses or amounts here.
    Where?
    Bewilligender Träger / SozialministeriumserviceDirectly with the named service
    Related plansTake family hospice leaveTake care leave
    In detail

    Distinguish rehabilitation from hospice and general care leave

    Necessary accompaniment for approved inpatient child rehabilitation is a separate unpaid leave route. It does not replace medical approval. Hospice hardship support is not provided for this route; record no diagnoses or amounts here.

    SourcePflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit
    Pflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit

    Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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  2. 2Check if your child countsHere you check which child counts. It can be your child, an adopted child or a foster child. Your partner's child can also count.Key step
    Why?
    There is a rule for children under 14 years. And the support must be needed for the therapy.
    What you do
    The responsible body decides if the support is needed. Get the age rule confirmed by an employment law advice service.
    Where?
    Employment-law advice / bewilligender TrägerDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Confirm eligible child, age limit and necessity

    Child, adopted or foster child and biological children of a partner may qualify. Confirm the under 14 rule and relevant date directly. The responsible authority decides therapeutic necessity; no app assessment.

    SourceAVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung
    AVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung

    RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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  3. 3Check if your companion stay is approvedA Bewilligung is an approval. It comes from the social insurance or from the Land, the regional government.Key step
    Why?
    The approval must cover the child and you as the companion. A hotel booking is not an approval.
    What you do
    Check that the approval names both: the child and the companion.
    Where?
    Bewilligender TrägerDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Approval for stay and accompaniment
      Document explained

      Review actual current scope directly.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceAVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung
      AVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung

      RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Review approval for necessary accompaniment too

    Approval may come from the social insurer or state disability-assistance authority. The child inpatient stay and therapeutically necessary accompanying person need appropriate confirmation. Treat no hotel booking as approval.

    SourceFreistellung bei Kinderrehabilitation, Stand2026
    Freistellung bei Kinderrehabilitation, Stand2026

    ÖGK · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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  4. 4Show your employer the approvalYou show your employer the approval. It shows the start and the length.Key step
    Why?
    You have one week for this after you receive the approval. The hospice rules do not apply here.
    What you do
    Give the approval to your employer in time. Sort out the exact date directly with them.
    Where?
    EmployerDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Approval with start and duration
      Document explained

      Retain evidence of receipt and provision.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceAVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung
      AVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung

      RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Provide approval within one week after receipt

    Provide approval to the employer no later than one week after receipt with start and duration. Clarify receipt and actual date directly; do not transfer the hospice five-day rule to rehabilitation.

    SourceAVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung
    AVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung

    RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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  5. 5Ask the Social Ministry Service about the money applicationFor the time of support there may be Pflegekarenzgeld. This is money from the state. There is a special application for child rehab.Key step
    Why?
    Then you may not lose all your pay. The normal care rules do not simply apply here.
    What you do
    The Social Ministry Service in Steiermark handles all applications in Austria. Sort out the right application there.
    Where?
    Sozialministeriumservice · Landesstelle SteiermarkDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Agree separate child-rehabilitation benefit application with the Social Ministry Service

    Clarify the specific rehabilitation application and actual leave. Do not automatically transfer general care-leave conditions. the Social Ministry Service in Styria processes applications nationwide.

    SourcePflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit
    Pflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit

    Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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  6. 6Collect the papers for the money applicationHere you collect the papers for the money application. This includes the current form for child rehab.Key step
    Why?
    The office needs proof that you really came along.
    What you do
    Add a confirmation from your employer or the AMS. Also the confirmation from the rehab centre. Add proof for child supplements only if needed.
    Where?
    SozialministeriumserviceDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Current child-rehabilitation care-leave benefit application
      Document explained

      Confirm the specific form route with the Social Ministry Service.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Original
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourcePflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit
      Pflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit

      Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Confirmation of actual leave or agreed AMS evidence
      Document explained

      Confirmation appropriate to actual status.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceCheckliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025
      Checkliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025

      Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Centre confirmation of actual accompaniment
      Document explained

      Confirm completed period clearly.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceCheckliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025
      Checkliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025

      Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    • Required child-supplement evidence
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      Only for the applicable supplement.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceCheckliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025
      Checkliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025

      Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Organise rehabilitation application and status-specific evidence

    ChecklistVI/VII requires employer and rehabilitation-centre confirmation or AMS evidence and centre confirmation for an agreed AMS case. Child supplements only where relevant. Add no blanket ID, diagnosis or bank attachments.

    SourceCheckliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025
    Checkliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025

    Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source
  7. 7Send your application to the Social Ministry ServiceNow you send the application. It goes to the Social Ministry Service in Steiermark.Key step
    Why?
    Without an application there is no money. Nothing happens automatically.
    What you do
    Send the complete application through the confirmed route. Keep proof that it arrived.
    Where?
    Sozialministeriumservice · Landesstelle SteiermarkDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Prepare confirmed application after rehabilitation yourself

    Send the complete specific application through the confirmed route to the Social Ministry Service in Styria and retain receipt. No automatic submission or payment.

    SourcePflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit
    Pflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit

    Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

    Open original source

Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Check what already exists
  • Check which route fits your job
  • Check if both parents may go
  • Plan your time off for the year
  • Get advice before combining types of leave
  • Get advice at once if dismissed
  • Get the stay confirmation from the rehab centre
  • Watch the two-month deadline
  • Check the decision on the money
  • Send the missing papers
  • Wait for the Social Ministry Service's answer
  • Report changes to dates or companions
  • Return to work and check your application
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

How far along are you with accompanying your child to rehab?

What is meant? How far along are you? Are you preparing, do you already have time off, or have you applied for money?

What is the current stage?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

5 of 20 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourcePflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit
Pflegekarenz und -teilzeit: Antrag und Zuständigkeit

Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceCheckliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025
Checkliste Pflegekarenzgeld, Stand 15. Mai 2025

Sozialministeriumservice · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceAVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung
AVRAG §14e: Reha-Begleitung

RIS · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourceFreistellung bei Kinderrehabilitation, Stand2026
Freistellung bei Kinderrehabilitation, Stand2026

ÖGK · retrieved on 10/10/2026

Open original source
SourcePflegekarenzgeld: Voraussetzungen und Fristen
Pflegekarenzgeld: Voraussetzungen und Fristen

oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 10/10/2026

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