FAQ Frequently asked questions about the participation in the costs of the gerontological services (GERO)

Anybody living in an integrated centre for the elderly (centre intégré pour personnes âgées - CIPA, supported housing) or care home in Luxembourg, whose financial resources are not sufficient to cover the cost of accommodation.

An application may be submitted upon admission to the establishment; the 1^stpage is to be completed by the establishment.

The only people entitled to sign the form are the applicant, their partner/spouse or legal representative (guardian, trustee, legal administrator)

• Less than EUR 538.33 (salary index 944.43) of your income remains after paying the net cost of accommodation (= accommodation without extras such as laundry, TV subscription, etc.) and your assets (account balances, shares, bonds, etc.) must be less than EUR 23,610.75 (salary index 944.43).

In this instance, they can keep EUR 2,397.14 (salary index 944.43) of the couple's income.

If they have to pay rent or repay a mortgage on a property, the total supplement increases by the amount of rent to be paid, up to a maximum of EUR 944.43 (salary index 944.43)/month.

No, there is a maximum amount, depending on the size and standard etc. of the room. This ceiling is EUR 3,200.48 (salary index 944.43) for a single room of at least 30 m² with WC and shower, and EUR 2,884.29 (salary index 944.43) for a double room.

If the cost exceeds this ceiling, the FNS pays a supplement based on the maximum amount..

Yes, if the property is in Luxembourg and a mortgage has been taken out but payment of the supplement is limited to 1 year. During this period, the property must be sold or rented out and the money received used to pay for the cost of accommodation.

If the property is located abroad, a life annuity is determined based on the value of the property and taken into account when calculating the supplement.

Yes, but where a partner, children or parents inherit, the FNS does not require repayment for an initial amount of EUR 280,939.59 (salary index 944.43).

Yes, if their financial situation improves, e.g. the sale of a property or an inheritance, etc.

If the applicant makes a donation after turning 50 years old or within 10 years of applying for the supplement, the recipients of the donation must duly repay the supplement to the FNS, up to the amount received at the time of the donation.

The supplement is paid to the establishment, which deducts the amount paid by the FNS from the invoice.

Yes, if they have income in Luxembourg and/or right of permanent residence from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministère des Affaires étrangères).

Yes, if they have income in Luxembourg.