Apply for government funding and grants for a bathroom conversion suitable for senior citizens

Instructions for applying for funding

1. Research and information gathering
   • First ask your local building authority or social welfare office about the available funding programs for disabled bathroom conversions.
   • There are often special programs or funds earmarked for such conversions.
2. Consultation
   • Arrange a consultation with your health or care insurance provider. They can inform you about subsidies and their requirements.
   • Some health and long-term care insurance companies also offer their own support programs.
3. Obtain a cost estimate
   • Commission a specialist company to draw up a detailed cost estimate for the planned bathroom conversion.
   • Make sure that all disability-related measures and adaptations are listed in the cost estimate.
4. Obtain application forms
   • You can obtain the relevant application forms from the institution that grants the subsidy (e.g. health insurance fund, care insurance fund, building authority).
   • Some of the forms are also available online.
5. Fill out application
   • Fill out the application carefully and completely.
   • Enclose all the necessary documents, such as the cost estimate, proof of your disability or care level and any other documents.
6. Submit application
   • Submit the application to the responsible office. Please note any submission deadlines.
   • It is advisable to send the application by registered mail in order to have proof of submission.
7. Waiting for feedback
   • After submitting the application, it may take a few weeks before you receive a response.
   • If you have any queries or uncertainties, the funding body will contact you.
8. Badfix takes care of all the formalities
   • Once the conversion has been completed, the care insurance fund is invoiced.
   • Badfix takes care of all the formalities.
9. Implementation of the bathroom conversion
   • As soon as you have been approved for the grant, you can start with the bathroom conversion.
   • Keep all invoices and receipts in a safe place, as these may be required for the payment of the grant.
10. Conclusion and documentation
• Once the conversion has been completed, you should submit all relevant documents and receipts to the funding body if this is required for payment of the grant.

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