Under the Child and Youth Welfare Act, children, adolescents, and young adults receive what is known as medical assistance or assistance in the event of illness. This applies when they receive child and youth welfare services. As a single parent, you may also receive medical assistance.

Medical assistance is comparable to the benefits provided by a statutory health insurance plan. It ensures medical care as well as meeting the individual needs of those affected.

If a person in need becomes ill, the Youth Welfare Office ensures that the costs of treatment and medication are covered. This also applies, for example, to:

• preventive health care to prevent or detect illnesses early,
• treatment to cure or alleviate illnesses, and
• treatment, care, and support during pregnancy and motherhood