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Financial benefits for children with diabetes

If a child has diabetes, the impact on daily life is great. Not only physically, but also mentally and even financially. Children with diabetes are normally entitled to an additional care allowance with the Growth Package (former child benefit). What financial allowances are we talking about exactly?

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Healthcare allowance with Growth Package

Since 2019, we have been talking about the Growth Package instead of child benefit. Children with increased support needs are eligible for an additional allowance on top of the basic amount: the care allowance. The specific amount of this allowance depends on the number of points awarded and varies between 87 and 583 euros. Not only the medical diagnosis is taken into account, but especially the impact of the condition on the daily life of the child and the family. For example: monitoring the condition, consultations, interaction with the school, etc.

Children with diabetes are also entitled to the care allowance. They usually receive a care allowance of 116 euros per month, on top of the Growth Package. You must apply for the care allowance yourself. A step-by-step plan for applying for this care allowance can be found via this link.

Also read: What is included in the Growth Package?

Allowances linked to health care allowance

If you are entitled to a care allowance, you may also be entitled to some fiscal and social benefits. Certain benefits are awarded automatically, others you must apply for yourself.

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Right to a reduction in property tax

For families with a child with diabetes (and a care allowance of 6 points or more) there is a right to a reduction of the property tax. The property tax is an annual Flemish tax. For owners of real estate (e.g. house) the reduction is automatically granted on the assessment notice.

Healthcare package for the chronically ill

For children with diabetes and high medical costs, the care allowance for the chronically ill may come into effect (a reimbursement of 323.98 euros per year). This happens automatically.

European Disability Card (EDC)

The European Disability Card (EDC) or European handicap card is a card that offers benefits for cultural, sporting or leisure activities. The card is valid in Belgium, but also Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Italy, Malta, Slovenia and Romania. You can apply for this card digitally 30 days after receiving the decision of the care allowance.

You can submit your application via myvaph.be with your child's e-ID. If you do not have an e-ID, you can apply for the card at the provincial office of the VAPH.

Additional premiums from your municipality

In some municipalities, every child with a care allowance is entitled to certain benefits. Check with the municipality where you live whether your child is eligible.

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Additional benefits for children with diabetes

In addition to the care allowance, there are also other benefits for children with diabetes. For example, there is the mileage allowance for children with diabetes (younger than 18 years) who are followed up in a children's convention, and there are additional benefits if you are a member of a health insurance fund. Also ask whether your hospitalization insurance can intervene in certain (outpatient) costs.

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The amounts mentioned in this article are indexed.

Last updated: February 2024

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