Table 1.

Benefits for those in Level 1 (lightest) before and after reform

	Before reform	→	After reform
Benefit ceiling per month ($)*	$529		$427
Drawing and managing care plans	Agencies selected by users		Local Comprehensive Support Centres operated or supervised by municipalities
Services available	Same as other levels (except for institutional services not being available)		Limited to the benefits prescribed for this and the 2nd Level (objective is to prevent progress in disability)
Home help service	Same as other levels		Limited to tasks that the user cannot do (cleaning, shopping, cooking etc.)
Day care services	Same as other levels		Addition of services for physical strength training, guidance for nutrition and oral function
Rental equipment	Same as other levels		Wheelchairs and motor beds not allowed **

* U.S. dollars using purchasing power parity rates (2006).

** Except when judged as needed by the doctor