The Care allowance is a financial benefit from the state that is intended to cover some care-related costs. This allowance is a specific amount of money that is paid out every month. There are seven levels of care. The higher the care level, the more money is received by the person in need. The amount of money and the care level depend on how much care a person needs. Care allowance requires an application, which is then evaluated by an expert. This may be a doctor or a nurse. The decision on which care level is ultimately granted is a legal matter and is decided by the social security provider or a court.